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HSK
4

to waver

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

dong4yao2 dòngyáo

Meaning


Primary

to waver

Alternatives

waver, wavered, wavering, wavers, to shake, shake

Mnemonic


When something 动摇 wavers, it 动 moves and 摇 shakes gently side to side.

Usage


他 的 决心 动摇 了。

His determination is wavering.

他 的 信念 不 会 轻易 动摇。

His beliefs won't easily waver.