Definitions

chuài to kick; to trample; to tread on

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

is a phono-semantic compound: (written as 𧾷 on the left) provides the meaning, while provides the pronunciation chuài. The character denotes kicking, stamping, or trampling with the sole or heel, often carrying the connotation of a heavy, downward stomp rather than a sweeping kick. It is actively used in modern Chinese to describe forceful kicking actions, such as kicking a door open or kicking an object away.