Definition
摆 (bǎi) is a versatile verb covering 'to arrange', 'to wave', and 'to show off'. For arranging, the compound 摆放 (bǎi fàng) is more specific; for swinging, 摆动 (bǎi dòng) emphasizes oscillation; for flaunting, 炫耀 (xuàn yào) directly means 'to show off'.
verb
to arrangeto set outto displayto swayto swingto waveto put on (airs)to show offto flaunt
Easily confused
- 白báisound-alike(adjective) white; blank; plain
- 百bǎisound-alikehundred
- 败bàisound-aliketo lose, to be defeated
- 掰bāisound-aliketo break off or break open (something) with both hands
Examples
- 摆。Qǐng bǎ shū bǎi zài shūjià shàng.Please arrange the books on the bookshelf.
- 摆，。Tā xiàng wǒ bǎi le bǎi shǒu, biǎoshì zàijiàn.He waved his hand at me to say goodbye.
- 。Tā zǒng xǐhuan zài biérén miànqián bǎi kuòqì.He always likes to flaunt his wealth in front of others.
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