sway; swing; rock (v.)
HSK 6
Traditional
搖擺
Radicals
Stroke order
Examples
树在风中摇摆。 shù zài fēng zhōng yáobǎi. - The trees sway in the wind.
他站在桥上，看着水中的倒影摇摆。 tā zhàn zài qiáo shàng, kànzhe shuǐ zhōng de dàoyǐng yáobǎi. - He stood on the bridge, watching the reflection in the water sway.
这个吊椅轻轻地摇摆着。 zhège diàoyǐ qīngqīng de yáobǎi zhe. - This hanging chair swings gently.
她的裙子随着她的步伐摇摆。 tā de qúnzi suízhe tā de bùfá yáobǎi. - Her skirt swayed with her steps.
小船在湖面上来回摇摆。 xiǎochuán zài hú miàn shàng láihuí yáobǎi. - The small boat swayed back and forth on the lake.
Characters
摆 bǎi - to arrange; set in order; pendulum; lower hem (of a gown/jacket/skirt) | HSK 5
摇 yáo - shake; wave; rock; turn | HSK 5