Definition
摇手 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to wave one's hand horizontally to indicate disapproval or refusal.' The verb 摇 and the noun 手 can be separated by aspect markers, measure words, or complements — for example, 摇了一下手 ('waved hand once'), 摇了摇手 ('waved hand a few times'). It is not used for simple waving to greet someone (that would be 挥手).
v.o.
to wave one's hand (in disapproval or refusal)
Examples
- ，摇手。Tā zhòu le zhòu méi, qīngqīng de yáo shǒu.He frowned and gently waved his hand in disapproval.
- ，。Tīng dào zhège jiànyì, tā liánmáng yáo le yáo shǒu.Upon hearing this suggestion, she quickly waved her hand (to say no).
- ，摇手。Dàjiā dōu tóngyì, zhǐyǒu tā yí ge rén zài nàli yáo shǒu jùjué.Everyone agreed, only he was there waving his hand in refusal.
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