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挥舞

揮舞
huīwǔ
verb #9,119

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 4
孩子们挥舞着手中的气球。
Háizi men huīwǔ zhe shǒuzhōng de qìqiú.
The children waved the balloons in their hands.
HSK 6
武士挥舞着长剑冲上去。
Wǔshì huīwǔ zhe cháng jiàn chōng shàngqù.
The warrior brandished his sword and charged forward.
HSK 7-9
他挥舞着旗帜欢呼。
Tā huīwǔ zhe qízhì huānhū.
He waved the flag and cheered.

Tips

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

Stroke Order

挥 huī
舞 wǔ