<p>When 摔, 扔, 投 mean 'to throw':  </p>

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<li><p>摔 is a more forceful throw. For example, '把杯子摔在地上' (you throw the cup onto the ground with considerable force)</p></li>
<li><p>扔 is a more generally directed throw. For example, '把垃圾扔在地上' (you just throw the garbage onto the ground, doesn't matter which direction)</p></li>
<li><p>投 is a more specifically aimed throw. For example, '把篮球投入篮中' (you aim and throw the basketball into the basket) </p></li>
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<p>They seem to be defined identically in this usage case (though 摔 has other meanings). Is there any difference in usage?</p>

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You also might want to know: 抛 - it's a very common way to say *throw* as in *throw a ball* (抛球).
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What is the difference between words that mean "to throw": 摔, 扔, 投
# What is the difference between words that mean "to throw": 摔, 扔, 投

(Asked by: username_0 on 2019-06-25)

They seem to be defined identically in this usage case (though 摔 has other meanings). Is there any difference in usage?

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> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: You also might want to know: 抛 - it's a very common way to say *throw* as in *throw a ball* (抛球).  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2019-06-25. Score: 1 | Accepted answer

When 摔, 扔, 投 mean 'to throw':

* 摔 is a more forceful throw. For example, '把杯子摔在地上' (you throw the cup onto the ground with considerable force)
* 扔 is a more generally directed throw. For example, '把垃圾扔在地上' (you just throw the garbage onto the ground, doesn't matter which direction)
* 投 is a more specifically aimed throw. For example, '把篮球投入篮中' (you aim and throw the basketball into the basket)


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