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比划
bǐhua
Description
“比划”是用手做动作来表示意思，常常在说话的时候一边说一边用手比。
"比划" means using hand movements to express meaning, often done while speaking.
如果你不会说，也可以用手比划给别人看。
If you can't speak, you can also use hand gestures (比划) to show others.
Meanings
比划bǐhua
to gesture; make hand movements to express meaning
他一边说，一边用手比划。
He spoke while gesturing with his hands.
比划bǐhua
to make sparring or fighting motions; try one's skill
我们来比划比划，看看谁厉害。
Let's have a contest to see who's better.
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Notes
- Etymology
比 (compare/gesture) + 划 (draw/move), together meaning to show meaning with hand movements.
- Nuance
often reduplicated as 比划比划, softening it to a casual 'give it a try'.
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