摇曳 (yáo yè) — to sway gently; to flicker; to waver

Definition

Literary verb for a light, gentle, rhythmic movement — swaying branches, flickering candlelight, flowing skirts. Pairs with 轻轻 in writing; not the everyday word for "shake" (摇).

verb
to sway gentlyto flickerto waver

Beispiele

  • 摇曳
    Wēi fēng zhōng, liǔ tiáo qīng qīng yáo yè.
    In the breeze, the willow branches sway gently.
  • 摇曳
    Zhú guāng zài hēi àn zhōng yáo yè, xiǎn de gé wài wēn róu.
    The candlelight flickered in the darkness, appearing especially gentle.
  • 摇曳
    Tā de qún bǎi suí zhe yīn yuè qīng qīng yáo yè.
    Her skirt swayed gently with the music.
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