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How do you say "trip" in Chinese?
绊倒
bàn dǎo
In Chinese, "trip" is 绊倒 (bàn dǎo).
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Pronunciation
bàn dǎo comes out with "bàn" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "dǎo" dipped low then curled back up (third tone).
Writing and usage
绊倒 is written using hanzi. It's a verb, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
小心台阶，别绊倒。
xiǎo xīn tái jiē ， bié bàn dǎo 。
Watch the step so you don't trip.
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How to remember 绊倒
Link the syllable "bahn dow" to a quick mental flash of trip, and "bàn dǎo" will stick as trip.
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Questions about 绊倒
How do you pronounce 绊倒?
bàn dǎo comes out with "bàn" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "dǎo" dipped low then curled back up (third tone).
Is 绊倒 formal or casual?
绊倒 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 绊倒 used in Chinese?
绊倒 is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: 小心台阶，别绊倒。 (Watch the step so you don't trip.).
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