Definitions
- 1. tail
- 2. colloquial pr. [yǐ ba]
Usage notes
Collocations
Use 摇尾巴 for 'wag tail', not just 摇.
Formality
Pronounce as wěi ba in standard Mandarin; yǐ ba is a colloquial variant.
Example Sentences
1 shown那只狗高兴地摇着 尾巴 。
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Words Containing 尾巴
rabbits don't have long tails (idiom)
(coll.) person who puts on an act: feigning ignorance, pretending to be solicitous, acting innocent etc
to have one's tail between one's legs
to tuck one's tail between one's legs
to obstruct
lit. fox's tail (idiom); visible sign of evil intentions
to leave loose ends
to be cocky
lit. rat's tail; fig. a follower of inferior stature
pig's tail (meat)