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抖
dǒu
Description
"抖"的意思是身体或东西快速地动，一直动来动去。
"抖" means to move the body or an object quickly, shaking continuously.
天气很冷的时候，人会冷得发抖。
When the weather is very cold, people will shiver from the cold.
Meanings
抖dǒu
to shake, tremble, or shiver
他冷得全身发抖。
He was shivering all over from the cold.
抖dǒu
to shake something off or out
她抖了抖衣服上的雪。
She shook the snow off her clothes.
抖dǒu
to perk up, become spirited (colloquial)
他现在很抖，有钱又有车。
He's impressive now, with money and a car.
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Notes
- Nuance
发抖 usually means involuntary shaking (cold, fear); 抖 alone can be deliberate.
- Etymology
hand radical 扌 plus 斗, indicating a hand action of shaking.
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