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搖醒

简摇醒 · 繁搖醒

Mandarin · pinyin yáo xǐng

to shake (sb) awake

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搖: yáo · wag, swing, wave; shake; scull
醒: xǐng · wake up; sober up; startle
摇: yáo · wag, swing, wave; shake; scull

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2–3 · yao2 xing3

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