cǎi​shuǐ

to tread water

  • created sense approved 踩水 · cǎi​shuǐ · to tread water — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    踩水

    cǎi​shuǐ

    to tread water

    swimming technique where one stays upright and afloat in deep water by moving the legs

    踩, 水

    踩 (literal) → 踩 · cǎi · to step on 水 (literal) → 水 · shuǐ · swimming

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  • created sense approved 踩水 · cǎi​shuǐ · to wade — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    踩水

    cǎi​shuǐ

    to wade

    to walk or paddle in shallow water

    踩, 水

    踩 (literal) → 踩 · cǎi · to step on 水 (literal) → 水 · shuǐ · water

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