Stroke order for 舞

HSK 3HSK 3 (Write)Very Common

Basic Meaning

n
Often used as a suffix in compound words for specific dance types.
dance (as a noun); a form of performing art.
舞蹈。
Words:
舞剧舞曲芭蕾舞交谊舞双人舞
Sentences:
  1. ()(cóng)(xiǎo)(jiù)()(huān)()(lěi)()
    She has liked ballet since she was a child.
  2. (zhōu)()()(men)()(tiào)(jiāo)()()(ba)
    Let's go ballroom dancing this weekend.
v
The most common verb meaning for dancing as a performance or activity.
to dance (moving the body rhythmically).
按一定的节奏转动身体表演各种姿势。
Words:
起舞手舞足蹈载歌载舞伴舞
Sentences:
  1. (tīng)(dào)(zhè)()(xiāo)()(hòu)()(gāo)(xìng)(de)(shǒu)()()(dǎo)
    Upon hearing the news, he was so happy that he danced with joy.
v
Often used in contexts involving traditional performances with props like swords or lanterns.
to wield; to brandish (a tool or instrument in a rhythmic or rule-based manner).
手执某种器械做出有节奏或有规则的动作。
Words:
舞剑舞龙灯舞枪弄棒舞狮
Sentences:
  1. (chūn)(jié)(shí)(jiē)(shàng)(cháng)(cháng)(yǒu)(rén)()(lóng)(dēng)
    During the Spring Festival, people often perform dragon lantern dances in the streets.
  2. ()(huì)()(jiàn)(dòng)(zuò)(fēi)(cháng)(shuài)(qi)
    He can wield a sword, and his movements are very dashing.
v
Used in fixed phrases like 舞弊, often with a negative connotation.
to manipulate fraudulently; to engage in corrupt practices.
耍弄。
Words:
舞弊舞文弄墨营私舞弊
Sentences:
  1. (kǎo)(shì)(zhōng)()()(shì)(jué)(duì)()(yǔn)()(de)
    Cheating on exams is absolutely not allowed.
  2. ()(yīn)(yíng)()()()(ér)(bèi)(gōng)()(kāi)(chú)
    He was fired by the company for engaging in corrupt practices.
v
Can describe both literal waving and metaphorical fluttering (e.g., leaves).
to wave; to flutter (e.g., waving hands or objects in the air).
挥舞。
Words:
张牙舞爪挥舞飞舞
Sentences:
  1. ()(zài)()(tǎi)(shàng)(huī)()(zhe)(guó)()
    He waved the national flag on stage.
  2. (qiū)(tiān)(luò)()(zài)(fēng)(zhōng)(fēi)()
    In autumn, fallen leaves flutter in the wind.

Writing & Component

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