Writing
动摇 (dòng yáo) — how to say "to waver" in Chinese
动摇
To waver
adjective · verb
Character composition
动
to move
摇
to shake
Radicals / Keys
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Collocations
立场动摇
lì chǎng dòng yáo
wavering stance
意志动摇
yì zhì dòng yáo
wavering will
从未动摇
cóng wèi dòng yáo
never wavered
Examples
面对困难，他的信念从未动摇过。
Facing difficulties, his faith never wavered.
他的决心不动摇。
His determination does not waver.
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Frequently asked questions
Waver meaning in Chinese
"to waver" in Chinese is 动摇 (dòng yáo).
What does 动摇 mean in English?
动摇 (dòng yáo) means "To waver".
How is 动摇 pronounced?
It is pronounced dòng yáo (written as dong yao, dongyao). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to waver" in Chinese characters?
It is written 动摇: 动 has 6 strokes, 摇 has 13 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 动摇?
动摇 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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