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摆手
bǎishǒu
Description
“摆手”就是把手左右摇动，可以表示再见，也可以表示不同意或者叫别人不要做某事。
"摆手" means to wave your hand from side to side; it can mean goodbye, show disagreement, or tell someone not to do something.
Meanings
摆手bǎishǒu
to wave one's hand
他向我们摆手说再见。
He waved goodbye to us.
摆手bǎishǒu
to wave the hand to say no or stop
我请他吃，他连忙摆手说不要。
I offered to pay for him, but he quickly waved his hand to refuse.
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Notes
- Etymology
摆 (to sway/wave) + 手 (hand), literally 'to sway the hand'.
- Nuance
招手 waves someone over; 摆手 usually signals refusal, farewell, or 'no'.
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