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The word "摇摆" is formed by combining the character 摇 (yáo), which means "to shake" or "to rock", with the character 摆 (bǎi), which means "to swing" or "to oscillate". Both characters independently convey notions of repetitive, back-and-forth movement, and when joined, they create a compound word that intensifies and specifies the concept of swinging, swaying, or vacillating.

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他在摇摆身体。

Tā zài yáobǎi shēntǐ.

He is swaying his body.

小船在湖中摇摆。

Xiǎo chuán zài hú zhōng yáobǎi.

The boat is swaying in the lake.

风中的树枝轻轻摇摆。

Fēng zhōng de shùzhī qīngqīng yáobǎi.

The branches in the wind are gently swaying.

他的态度在两者之间摇摆不定。

Tā de tàidu zài liǎng zhě zhī jiān yáobǎi bùdìng.

His attitude is wavering between the two.

在关键时刻，他的决心不再摇摆，而是坚定地选择了前进。

Zài guānjiàn shíkè, tā de juéxīn bù zài yáobǎi, érshì jiāndìng de xuǎnzéle qiánjìn.

At the critical moment, his determination no longer wavered, but he firmly chose to move forward.

Word Definition - 摇摆

yáo bǎi to sway; to wobble; to waver

Individual Character Details

摇 yáo, yáo
摆 bǎi, bǎi