Physical shaking and swaying
摇 (yáo) describes an object or body moving unsteadily back and forth, as in 摇摆, 摇晃, or 摇摇欲坠.
摇 (yáo): Shake — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
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摇 (yáo) describes an object or body moving unsteadily back and forth, as in 摇摆, 摇晃, or 摇摇欲坠.
The hand (扌) shakes or rocks something, with the phonetic component 䍃 (yáo) suggesting the sound — to shake or sway.
sway; swing; rock
on the verge of collapse / tottering
摇 (yáo) extends from physical shaking to music, baby items, and wavering belief, as in 摇滚, 摇篮, or 动摇.
He shook his head to disagree with the proposal
He gently waved the fan in his hand.
She dresses very ostentatiously.
The baby fell asleep quietly in the cradle
The wind shook the tree branches.
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