翘

• Pinyin: qiào
• Desglose de hanzi: 翘 = 羽 (feather radical — something light that rises) + 尧 (phonetic — tall, raised)

Significado

Levantarse o curvarse hacia arriba; (coloquial) saltarse clase (翘课).

Has multiple meanings depending on context: (1) physically tilted or raised upward, as in 翘尾巴 (tail raised up — cocky); (2) to play truant or skip class (翘课); (3) in craftsmanship, a curved or upturned edge. The 'skip class' usage is informal and very common among students.

Ejemplos

1. 桌子腿磨损不均，导致一角微微翘起，放东西时会晃动。
2. 他翘课去网吧打游戏，结果被班主任发现并通知了家长。
3. 新款运动鞋的鞋头微微上翘，穿起来看起来更加轻盈灵动。

Guía de uso

Contexto: everyday, education, crafts

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 地板铺设不当，长期受潮后多处出现翘起变形的情况，业主已向物业提出维修申请。(The flooring was not laid properly, and after prolonged exposure to moisture, multiple sections have warped and tilted upward; the owner has submitted a repair request to the property management.)
• 期末考试前一周，他仍然翘课去参加朋友的聚会，结果多门功课未能通过，不得不重新补考。(One week before the final exams, he still skipped class to attend a friend's gathering; as a result, he failed several subjects and had no choice but to resit them.)

Incorrecto

• 他翘了两天班 — while 翘课 (skip class) is standard, 翘班 (skip work) is less formal; in professional contexts say 旷工 (absent from work without leave) or 请假 (take leave) instead

Origen e historia

翘 = 羽 + 尧 (feathers raised — something lifted or tilted upward)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal