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Chinese dictionary
v.wave one's hand; wave
送行的人在不停地挥手。
Those who'd come to see us off still kept on waving.
警察挥手示意，让她把车靠边停下来。
The policeman waved her car to pull up by the road.
贵宾朝欢迎人群挥手回应。
The guest of honour waved to the welcoming crowds in acknowledgement of their greetings.
挥手传意
give a hint by waving the hand
挥手送别
wave farewell
他们来到前门挥手告别。
They came to the front door to wave goodbye.
这位海军中校随意地朝他们挥手后便扬帆而过。
Giving them an airy wave of his hand, the Commander sailed past.
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Word usage
- Separable word"挥" and "手" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他一直和我挥着手，我就是没看见。
He kept waving his hand at me, but I didn't see it.
主席向群众挥了手。
The president waved to the crowd.
只要挥一下手，灯就亮了。
Just wave your hand, and the lights will come on.
- Reduplication"挥手" can be reduplicated, for example: "挥挥手".
他看见我的时候，微笑着朝我挥挥手。
When he saw me, he smiled and waved