Definition
摇撼 is a literary verb meaning 'to shake violently' or 'to rock'. It describes a powerful, often physical shaking — like a tree in a storm or a building during an earthquake. Unlike the more common 摇 (to shake lightly), 摇撼 implies force and impact. You'll encounter it in formal writing, news reports, and literature, not in casual conversation.
v.
to shake violentlyto rock (with great force)
Examples
- 摇撼。Dà fēng yáo hàn zhe lù biān de shùmù.The strong wind shook the trees by the roadside violently.
- 摇撼。Dìzhèn yáo hàn le zhěng gè chéngshì.The earthquake rocked the entire city.
- 摇撼，。Tā yònglì yáo hàn tiě mén, dàn mén wénsī bú dòng.He shook the iron gate with all his strength, but it didn't budge.
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