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拂動

简拂动 · 繁拂動

Mandarin · pinyin fú dòng

(of a breeze) to make (hair, leaves, clothing etc) sway gently; to ruffle

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拂: fú · shake off, brush away; dust
動: dòng · move, happen; movement, action
动: dòng · move, happen; movement, action

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2–4 · fu2 dong4

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