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捅
tǒng
Description
"捅"是用尖的东西刺进去，比如用刀或者手指。
"捅" means to poke in with something sharp, like a knife or finger.
它也可以说"捅了一个大娄子"，意思是惹了大麻烦。
It can also say "捅了一个大娄子", meaning to cause big trouble.
Meanings
捅tǒng
to poke, stab, or jab with something pointed
他用棍子捅了捅那只狗。
He poked the dog with a stick.
捅tǒng
to poke through; to disclose or stir up trouble
他把这件事捅出去了。
He exposed this matter.
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Notes
- Nuance
捅 often implies a forceful poke or, figuratively, exposing or causing trouble.
- Etymology
扌 (hand radical) shows it is an action done with the hand.
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