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动摇

dòng yáo
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to sway
  2. 2. to waver
  3. 3. to rock
  4. 4. to rattle
  5. 5. to destabilize
  6. 6. to pose a challenge to

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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坚定
jiān dìng

firm

Firm or resolute

Related words

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摇动
yáo dòng

to shake

Physically shaking or swaying

Synonyms

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犹豫
yóu yù

to hesitate

When describing indecision

Usage notes

Common mistakes

不放松警惕: 作“unwavering”时常用“动摇”的否定形式，如“决心不可动摇”，但不说“决心很不动摇”。

Example Sentences

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他的决心从未 动摇 。
His determination never wavered.

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Words Containing 动摇

不动摇
bù dòng yáo

unmoved

Child Words of 动摇

动
dòng

(of sth) to move

摇
yáo

to shake