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Expressing 'to push' with 推 (tuī)
Actions & Events
Direction & Movement
Structure
Subject + 推 + Object / 把 + Object + 推 + Direction
Explanation
推 (tuī) is a verb meaning "to push." It describes the physical action of applying force to move something or someone forward or away. It can also be used figuratively, such as in 推迟 (to postpone) or 推荐 (to recommend).
Examples
他用力推开了那扇门。
Tā yònglì tuī kāi le nà shàn mén.
He pushed that door open with force.
别推我，我自己会走。
Bié tuī wǒ, wǒ zìjǐ huì zǒu.
Don't push me, I can walk by myself.
她轻轻推了一下购物车。
Tā qīngqīng tuī le yíxià gòuwù chē.
She gently pushed the shopping cart.