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搖曳多姿

简摇曳多姿 · 繁搖曳多姿

Mandarin · pinyin yáo yè duō zī

swaying gently
moving elegantly

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搖: yáo · wag, swing, wave; shake; scull
曳: yè · trail, tow, drag, pull
多: duō · much, many; more than, over
姿: zī · one's manner, carriage, bearing
摇: yáo · wag, swing, wave; shake; scull

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2–4–1–1 · yao2 ye4 duo1 zi1

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jiu4 jai6 do1 zi1

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