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The word 摇滚 is formed by combining the character 摇, meaning "to shake" or "to rock", with 滚, meaning "to roll" or "to tumble", directly translating to "shake and roll" to denote the music genre rock and roll, reflecting its dynamic and rhythmic qualities.

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我爱摇滚乐。

Wǒ ài yáogǔnyuè.

I love rock music.

他经常播放摇滚音乐。

Tā jīngcháng bōfàng yáogǔn yīnyuè.

He often plays rock music.

我们在酒吧听摇滚乐队表演。

Wǒmen zài jiǔbā tīng yáogǔn yuèduì biǎoyǎn.

We listen to the rock band perform at the bar.

如果你喜欢摇滚，就应该去现场感受。

Rúguǒ nǐ xǐhuān yáogǔn, jiù yīnggāi qù xiànchǎng gǎnshòu.

If you like rock, you should go to a live show to experience it.

尽管摇滚乐起源于西方，但它如今在全球都有广泛的影响力。

Jǐnguǎn yáogǔnyuè qǐyuán yú xīfāng, dàn tā rújīn zài quánqiú dōu yǒu guǎngfàn de yǐngxiǎnglì.

Although rock music originated in the West, it now has widespread influence globally.

Word Definition - 摇滚

yáo gǔn rock 'n' roll (music); to rock; to fall off

Individual Character Details

摇 yáo, yáo
滚 gǔn