Definitions

1. 1. (of mules, horses etc) to kick backward
2. 2. to kick with the hind legs
3. 3. fig. to flare up in anger
4. 4. to display defiance

Components

• 尥 liào – to give a backward kick (e.g. of a horse)
• 蹶 juě – see 尥蹶子[liao4 jue3 zi5]
• 子 zi – (noun suffix)