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to shake

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

yao2han4 yáohàn

Meaning


Primary

to shake

Alternatives

shake, shakes, shaking, shook

Mnemonic


搖撼 To shake has the same meaning as both of its characters 搖 to shake and 撼 to shake.

Usage


地震 強烈 地 搖撼 了 這座 城市。

The earthquake strongly shook the city.

颱風 的 強風 搖撼 了 樹木。

The typhoon's strong winds shook the trees.

他 的 話 搖撼 了 所有 人 的 信念。

His words shook everyone's beliefs.

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