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扭擺

简扭摆 · 繁扭擺

Mandarin · pinyin niǔ bǎi

to twist and sway (one's body)

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扭: niǔ · turn, twist, wrench; seize, grasp
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摆: bǎi · put, place; display; swing, sway

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3–3 · niu3 bai3

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nau2 baai2

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