下腰

下腰 xià yāo ㄒㄧㄚˋ ㄧㄠ haa6 jiu1

  • (gymnastics) to do a bridge
  • to do a crab

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 下 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 汤姆弯下腰,捧起了一把沙子。 Tom bent down and picked up a handful of sand.

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