Chinese
yáohuàng
Meaning: to shake; to sway; to rock
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

地震發生時,整棟大樓開始劇烈搖晃。
地震发生时,整栋大楼开始剧烈摇晃。
The entire building began to shake violently when the earthquake occurred.
這張桌子很穩,不會搖晃。
This table is very steady; it won't wobble.
秋風乍起,露臺上的燈籠便輕輕搖晃。
The autumn wind suddenly rose, and the lanterns on the terrace swayed gently.
一陣風吹過,牆角那蓬野草輕輕搖晃。
A gust of wind blew past, and that clump of wild grass by the corner of the wall swayed gently.
河岸邊的蘆葦在風中輕輕搖晃。
The reeds by the riverbank swayed gently in the wind.

Usage Notes

Describes the physical movement of objects or structures due to external forces.

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