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摇摆

yáo bǎi
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to sway
  2. 2. to wobble
  3. 3. to waver

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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坚定
jiān dìng

firm

‘摇摆’表示立场或态度不稳定，与‘坚定’相对。

Related words

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犹豫
yóu yù

to hesitate

‘摇摆’可形容态度游移，‘犹豫’则直接表示迟疑不决。

Synonyms

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摇晃
yáo huàng

to rock; to shake; to sway

两者都表示来回晃动，但‘摇摆’常指有规律地摆动，‘摇晃’可用于不规则摇动。
摆动
bǎi dòng

to sway

‘摇摆’与‘摆动’均指来回运动，但‘摇摆’更常用于抽象态度变化。

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Learners often overuse 摇摆 for physical swinging (like a pendulum); 摆动 is more precise for mechanical or regular motion.

Cultural notes

摇摆 is commonly used in political contexts to describe a wavering stance, e.g., 立场摇摆.

Example Sentences

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他的态度还在 摇摆 不定。
His attitude is still wavering.

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Words Containing 摇摆

摇摇摆摆
yáo yáo bǎi bǎi

swaggering

摇摆不定
yáo bǎi bù dìng

indecisive

摇摆州
yáo bǎi zhōu

swing state (US politics)

摇摆乐
yáo bǎi yuè

swing (genre of jazz music)

摇摆舞
yáo bǎi wǔ

swing (dance)

Child Words of 摇摆

摇
yáo

to shake

摆
bǎi

to arrange