摆动

bǎi dòng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to sway
2. to swing
3. to move back and forth
4. to oscillate

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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静止

jìng zhǐ

still

静止 means motionless, the opposite of swinging

Synonyms

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摇摆

yáo bǎi

to sway

both mean to sway back and forth, 摇摆 often implies a larger or more rhythmic motion

摇晃

yáo huàng

to rock; to shake; to sway

摇晃 emphasizes a shaking or wobbling motion, often used for unstable objects

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with body parts like 尾巴 (tail) or objects like 钟摆 (pendulum).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 摇动, which often implies shaking or rocking by an external force rather than swinging from a fixed point.

Example Sentences

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树枝在风中轻轻摆动。

The branch swayed gently in the wind.

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Child Words of 摆动

(of sth) to move

to arrange

摆动