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How do you say "to push" in Chinese?
推
tuī
In Chinese, "to push" is 推.
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Pronunciation
Say TWAY with a flat, high tone. Keep the sound steady and level throughout.
Writing and usage
The character has eleven strokes with a hand radical (手) on the left. It shows an active pushing motion.
Example sentence
他推开那扇门。
He pushed open the door.
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How to remember 推
The hand radical signals this is something you do with your hands. Picture yourself pushing something away with both palms.
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Questions about 推
How do you say "to push" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "to push" is 推. It is a noun.
How is 推 written in Chinese?
The character has eleven strokes with a hand radical (手) on the left. It shows an active pushing motion.
How is 推 used in a sentence?
Use 推 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 他推开那扇门。 (He pushed open the door.).
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