挥舞

揮舞

huīwǔ

verb #9,119

Meanings

1 to wave
2 to brandish
3 to swing (a weapon, flag, etc.)

Characters

to wave; to wield; to command

to dance; to wield; to brandish

Examples

他挥舞着旗帜欢呼。

Tā huīwǔ zhe qízhì huānhū.

He waved the flag and cheered.

孩子们挥舞着手中的气球。

Háizimen huīwǔ zhe shǒu zhōng de qìqiú.

The children waved the balloons in their hands.

武士挥舞着长剑冲上去。

Wǔshì huīwǔ zhe chángjiàn chōng shàngqù.

The warrior brandished his sword and charged forward.

Tips

usage

挥舞 implies vigorous, sweeping motions — waving something large or brandishing a weapon. For a simple hand wave (greeting), use 挥手 (huīshǒu) instead.

Stroke Order

挥 huī

舞 wǔ