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摇摆

Traditional (Taiwan): 搖擺

yáobǎi ㄧㄠˊ ㄅㄞˇ

    • to sway
    • to wobble
    • to waver

Character by character

Synonyms and antonyms

to sway; to wobble

Synonyms 近义词

  • 摇荡 yáodàng
  • 摇曳 yáoyè
    • 摇曳的身影 a swaying figure
  • 摇动 yáodòng
    • 摇动摇篮 to rock the cradle
  • 摇晃 yáohuàng
    • 左右摇晃 to sway from side to side

Telling them apart

摇摆 stresses swinging to and fro, and can also be used for abstract things. 摇荡 is mostly used for things on water, with a larger swing. 摇曳 is for things hanging in the air, with a small swing and a graceful, fluttering feel.

to waver

Antonyms 反义词

  • 坚定 jiāndìng
    • 坚定不移 unwavering

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Starting with 摇摆

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