动摇 (dòng yáo) — (verb) to shake, to sway (physically or metaphorically); (adjective) wavering, unstable (of determination, position, etc.)
Definition
Used for things that are shaken or weakened — confidence, belief, resolve, or a position — more often than for literal physical motion. Contrast with 摇摆/摇晃 (physical swaying) and 犹豫不决 (personal indecision).
verb
to shaketo sway (physically or metaphorically)
adjective
waveringunstable (of determination, position, etc.)
Examples
- ，动摇。Fēng hěn dà, shù bèi chuī dé dòng yáo le.The wind is strong, the trees are being shaken.
- 动摇。Zhè cì shì gù dòng yáo le rén men duì ān quán de xìn xīn.This accident shook people's confidence in safety.
- 动摇，。Tā de tài dù hěn dòng yáo, bù zhī dào zhī chí nǎ yì biān.His attitude is wavering; he doesn't know which side to support.
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