抖动

抖動

dǒudòng

verb #23,720

Meanings

1 to shake
2 to tremble
3 to quiver
4 to vibrate

Characters

to shake; to tremble

Examples

他紧张得手一直在抖动。

Tā jǐnzhāng de shǒu yīzhí zài dǒudòng.

His hands were trembling constantly from nervousness.

地震时建筑物剧烈抖动。

Dìzhèn shí jiànzhúwù jùliè dǒudòng.

Buildings shook violently during the earthquake.

Tips

usage

抖动 describes rapid, repeated shaking or vibration. It can be used for both involuntary body tremors and physical object vibration. Compare with 颤抖 (chàndǒu), which stresses trembling from fear or cold.

Stroke Order

抖 dǒu

动 dòng