摇手 (yáo shǒu) — to wave one's hand (in disapproval or refusal)

Definition

摇手 is a separable verb meaning to wave one's hand side-to-side to refuse or reject something. It is a single deliberate gesture (≠ 挥手, a general wave to greet, signal, or say goodbye).

verb

to wave one's hand (in disapproval or refusal)

Examples

，摇手。
Tā zhòu le zhòu méi, qīng qīng de yáo shǒu.
He frowned and gently waved his hand in disapproval.
，。
Tīng dào zhè ge jiàn yì, tā lián máng yáo le yáo shǒu.
Upon hearing this suggestion, she quickly waved her hand (to say no).
，摇手。
Dà jiā dōu tóng yì, zhǐ yǒu tā yí gè rén zài nà lǐ yáo shǒu jù jué.
Everyone agreed, only he was there waving his hand in refusal.

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