舞动 (wǔ dòng) — to brandish; to wave (a sword, flag, etc.); to dance; to move rhythmically
Definition
Literary verb combining 舞 ('dance') and 动 ('move') to describe something that moves as if dancing — a flag in the wind, a sword in hand, a body to music. Reads as more vivid and written than 摇 (shake) or 挥 (wave).
verb
to brandishto wave (a sword, flag, etc.)to danceto move rhythmically
Examples
- 舞动。Tā shǒu lǐ wǔ dòng zhe yì bǎ cháng jiàn.He was brandishing a long sword in his hand.
- 舞动。Dòng rén de xuán lǜ ràng rén rěn bú zhù wǔ dòng shēn tǐ.The touching melody makes people want to dance involuntarily.
- 舞动，。Cǎi qí zài fēng zhōng wǔ dòng, jǐng sè shí fēn zhuàng guān.The colorful flags waved in the wind, creating a magnificent scene.
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