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摇动
yáodòng
Description
“摇动”的意思是让东西来回地动，比如摇动一棵树或者摇动手里的旗子。
"摇动" means to move something back and forth, like shaking a tree or waving a flag in your hand.
Meanings
摇动yáodòng
to shake; to wave; to sway back and forth
风一吹，树枝就摇动起来。
When the wind blows, the branches start to sway.
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Notes
- Etymology
摇 (to shake/wave) + 动 (to move), a compound emphasizing repeated motion.
- Nuance
摇动 often implies a fuller swinging motion than 摇晃, which stresses instability.
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