huīwǔ

挥舞

Word · VerbTraditional揮舞

wave; brandish; flourish

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

verb

to wave; to brandish; to flourish

Typically used for hands, arms, flags, weapons, or objects held in hand. Can express enthusiasm, greeting, threat, or command depending on context and object being waved.

Hái孩
zi子
men们
huī挥
wǔ舞
zhe着
xiān鲜
huā花
huān欢
hū呼
 。

The children cheered while waving fresh flowers.

Tā他
fèn愤
nù怒
de地
huī挥
wǔ舞
zhe着
quán拳
tóu头
 。

He waved his fists angrily.

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Qiú球
mí迷
men们
huī挥
wǔ舞
zhe着
qí旗
zhì帜
wéi为
qiú球
duì队
jiā加
yóu油
 。

The fans waved flags to cheer for the team.

Shì士
bīng兵
men们
xiàng向
yuǎn远
chù处
huī挥
wǔ舞
zhe着
shǒu手
bì臂
gào告
bié别
 。

The soldiers waved their arms goodbye in the distance.