拨动

拨动撥動 dòng ㄅㄛ ㄉㄨㄥˋ but6 dung6

  • to stir
  • to prod
  • to poke
  • to move sideways
  • to strum (on a guitar etc)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 拨 (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

  • 他没带钥匙,用铁丝拨动了两下,门居然开了。 Having forgotten his key, he was able to open the door by inserting a wire in the keyhole.

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