to twist and sway (one's body)
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesverb
to twist and sway one's body; to wiggle
neutralOften describes a deliberate or rhythmic movement of the torso, hips, or waist, sometimes in a walk. Can imply a casual, confident, or even slightly exaggerated motion.
Tuī推
shǒu手
chē车
de的
rén人
zuǒ左
yòu右
niǔ扭
bǎi摆
zhe着
shēn身
zi子
。
The person pushing the handcart twisted and swayed his body from side to side.
Tā她
niǔ扭
bǎi摆
zhe着
yāo腰
zǒu走
guò过
lái来
。
She walked over, swaying her hips.
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Mó模
tè特
zài在
TT
tái台
shàng上
niǔ扭
bǎi摆
zhe着
zhǎn展
shì示
fú服
zhuāng装
。
The model twisted and swayed on the runway to show off the clothes.
Tā他
suí随
zhe着
yīn音
yuè乐
qīng轻
qīng轻
niǔ扭
bǎi摆
。
He swayed gently to the music.
Yā鸭
zi子
zǒu走
qǐ起
lù路
lái来
yī一
niǔ扭
yī一
bǎi摆
de的
。
Ducks waddle when they walk.