Chinese
yáoyè
Meaning: to sway; to flicker; to drift
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

燭光在風中搖曳。
烛光在风中摇曳。
The candlelight flickered in the wind.
道路兩旁的樹木在風中輕輕搖曳。
The trees on both sides of the road sway gently in the wind.
河岸邊的柳在春風中輕輕搖曳。
The willow by the riverbank swayed gently in the spring breeze.
春風吹過,江邊的楊柳輕輕搖曳。
The spring breeze blows, and the willow trees by the river sway gently.
晚餐時,餐桌上擺放著搖曳的燭光,氣氛非常浪漫。
At dinner, flickering candlelight was placed on the dining table, making the atmosphere very romantic.

Usage Notes

Describes something swaying gently, like a flame, branches, or a dress in the wind.

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