拨动 (bō dòng) — to move or shift (sth) by pushing, flicking, or turning; to stir; to prod
Definition
A small, precise physical motion — flicking, prodding, or turning a switch or dial with a fingertip. More delicate and targeted than general 推动; pairs with strings (琴弦), dials (旋钮), and switches (开关).
verb
to move or shift (sth) by pushingflickingor turningto stirto prod
Examples
- 拨动。Tā qīng qīng bō dòng le yí xià shí zhēn.He gently moved the hour hand.
- 拨动。Qǐng bǎ zhè ge kāi guān wǎng yòu bō dòng.Please turn this switch to the right.
- 拨动。Tā bō dòng qín xián zòu chū yōu měi de xuán lǜ.She plucked the strings and produced a beautiful melody.
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