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摇摆 (yáo bǎi): to sway; to wobble; to waver

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to sway; to wobble; to waver
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to sway
  • to wobble
  • to waver

Chinese explanation

  • 物体围绕一个中心来回摆动,比如树枝在风中摇摆
  • 也比喻人态度不坚定,容易改变立场,比如摇摆不定。

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Character breakdown

HSK 5

to shake

HSK 6

to arrange

Example sentences

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He wavered between two job offers for a long time, and finally decided to stay at his original company.

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The little girl sat on the swing, happily swinging back and forth.

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When big issues come up, his stance always wavers, leaving people unsure which side he really supports.

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That old tree swayed ceaselessly in the wind, its leaves rustling.

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Her feelings wavered between reason and impulse, and she could never make a decision.

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