招手

zhāo shǒu

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to wave
2. to beckon

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 致意 zhì yì 致意 zhì yì to send one's greetings; to send one's best regards To greet or show respect, often with a gesture like nodding or waving.: to send one's greetings; to send one's best regards

Synonyms

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• 挥手 huī shǒu 挥手 huī shǒu to wave (one's hand) General waving gesture, often more casual or for saying goodbye.: to wave (one's hand)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

招手 is mainly 'to beckon' by waving your hand towards yourself, not waving side-to-side like saying goodbye.

Example Sentences

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他在远处向我 招手 。

He beckoned me from a distance.

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Child Words of 招手

• 手 手 shǒu: hand
• 招 招 zhāo: to recruit