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摆
bǎi
Description
"摆"的意思是把东西放在某个地方，让它整齐或好看。
"摆" means to put things in a certain place to make them neat or look good.
它也可以表示左右动，比如摆手、摆头。
It can also mean to move side to side, like 摆手 (waving) or 摆头 (shaking head).
Meanings
摆bǎi
to place or arrange (objects)
请把碗筷摆在桌子上。
Please put the bowls and chopsticks on the table.
摆bǎi
to wave or sway back and forth
他向我摆了摆手。
He waved his hand at me.
摆bǎi
to put on display; show off
别老是摆架子。
Don't always act so high and mighty.
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Notes
- Nuance
摆 stresses neat arrangement, while 放 just means to put something down.
- Usage
摆手 (wave hand) often means "no" or refusal in gesture.
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