HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 4
摆动
To swing, sway, or oscillate.
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 4
Why does 摆动 look like this?
The character '摆' (bǎi) combines the 'hand' radical (扌) with a component meaning 'to separate' (罢), suggesting moving something by hand. '动' (dòng) combines 'strength' (力) with 'clouds' (云), symbolizing the exertion of force to create motion. Together, they depict the physical act of moving or swaying!