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挥 (huī): to wave, to wield

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HSK 5verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: to wave, to wield
Characters: 1
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 5
Strokes: 9
Radical: 扌
Structure: 左右结构

Full definitions

to wave
to brandish
to command
to conduct
to scatter
to disperse

Chinese explanation

举起手臂或手里的东西来回摇动，常表示打招呼、告别或示意
也指用手把工具、武器等来回舞动，如挥刀、挥拍
还可以表示把东西甩出去、洒出去，如挥泪、挥汗
另外有指挥、发号施令的意思，如指挥、挥师。

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Example sentences

He waved goodbye to me.

She swung the racket and hit the ball back.

The general waved his sword, pointing at the enemy.

He waved his hand, signaling us to come over.

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