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顿
dùn
Description
“顿”常常用来数一天里吃的饭，比如“一顿饭”。
“顿” is often used to count meals in a day, such as “一顿饭” (a meal).
它也可以表示停一下，或者用力放下东西。
It can also mean to pause briefly or to put something down forcefully.
Meanings
顿dùn
measure word for meals, scoldings, beatings
我今天只吃了一顿饭。
I only had one meal today.
顿dùn
to pause; to stop for a moment
他说到一半突然顿了一下。
He suddenly paused halfway through speaking.
顿dùn
to stamp; to set down heavily
他生气地顿了顿脚。
He stomped his foot angrily.
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Notes
- Nuance
as a measure word 顿 counts meals and also episodes of scolding or beating.
- Etymology
original sense is to bow the head or set down firmly, extended to pausing.
In videos
“上一代多多少少有点卡顿”
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