huī
㧑
command; direct
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Meanings
1 sense · 2 examplesverb
to command; to direct; to wave
literaryA classical literary term for waving one's hand to give an order or signal, or for directing troops. It is rarely used in modern speech.
Jiāng将
jūn军
huī撝
jūn军
qián前
jìn进
。
The general commanded the army to advance.
Tā他
huī撝
shǒu手
shì示
yì意
zhòng众
rén人
ān安
jìng静
。
He waved his hand to signal the crowd to be quiet.