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摆

bǎi

HSK 6

Meaning

  • to arrange
  • to exhibit
  • to move to and fro
  • a pendulum

Definition

放置；排列；摇动；显示；钟摆或摆动装置。

to place; to arrange; to sway; to show off; pendulum or oscillating device.

Usage

作为动词，表示把物体放在某个位置或使物体来回运动；作为名词，指钟摆或摆动部件。常用于日常生活和机械领域。

As a verb, it indicates placing an object in a position or causing it to move back and forth; as a noun, it refers to a pendulum or oscillating part. Commonly used in daily life and mechanical contexts.

Examples

  • 1 请把书摆在桌子上。 (Please place the book on the table.)
  • 2 他喜欢在别人面前摆阔。 (He likes to show off his wealth in front of others.)
  • 3 钟摆来回摆动。 (The pendulum swings back and forth.)
  • 4 她把花瓶摆在窗台上。 (She arranged the vase on the windowsill.)
  • 5 别摆弄那个开关。 (Don't fiddle with that switch.)

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