摆手 (bǎi shǒu) — to wave one's hand (in greeting, farewell, or to signal no/stop); to swing one's arms (while walking)
Definition
A verb-object phrase meaning to wave one's hand (to greet, say goodbye, or signal no), or to swing one's arms while walking. Reduplicates as 摆摆手 for a brief, casual gesture.
verb
to wave one's hand (in greeting, farewell, or to signal no/stop)to swing one's arms (while walking)
Examples
- ，。Tā xiàng wǒ bǎi le bǎi shǒu, shì yì wǒ guò qù.He waved to me, signaling for me to come over.
- ，。Bié bǎi shǒu le, wǒ yǐ jīng zhī dào le.Stop waving your hand — I already know.
- ，。Zǒu lù shí zì rán yì diǎn, bú bì kè yì bǎi shǒu.Walk naturally, no need to swing your arms deliberately.
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