Chinese
yáo
Meaning: to shake; to wave; to rock
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

搖
摇

Example sentences

He shook his head to indicate he didn't know.
他搖了搖腦袋,表示不同意。
他摇了摇脑袋,表示不同意。
He shook his head to indicate disagreement.
那隻狗高興地搖著尾巴。
那只狗高兴地摇著尾巴。
That dog is happily wagging its tail.
小船在湖面上輕輕搖盪,讓人感到很放鬆。
小船在湖面上轻轻摇荡,让人感到很放松。
The small boat swayed gently on the lake, making one feel very relaxed.
這座古塔歷經數百年的風雨,依然屹立不搖。
这座古塔历经数百年的风雨,依然屹立不摇。
This ancient pagoda has survived centuries of wind and rain, and still stands tall and firm.

Usage Notes

To move something back and forth or side to side.

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