捅

HSK 7-9

tǒng

tube; cylinder; 'case' (depending on object)

to give (sb) a nudge; to prod; to disclose; to reveal

他轻轻一捅，他就醒了。

tā jīngēn yī tǒng, tā jiù xǐngle.

He woke up as soon as he poked him gently.

她不小心捅破了气球。

tā bù xiǎnɡdìnɡ tǒnɡpò le qìqiú.

She accidentally burst the balloon.