dong3盪荡
Jyutpingdong3
Yaledong
Definition
To swing, sway, or wave; to be unsettled.
- to swing; to sway; to wave
- literaryto clear away; to sweep off
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focus on the rhythmic or unstable motion of an object or body. It is frequently used in the reduplicated form 盪嚟盪去 to describe a continuous, aimless, or repetitive swinging movement.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 蕩, which is often used in the context of wandering or being dissolute. While they share similar visual components, 盪 specifically emphasizes the physical motion of swinging or swaying.
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Grammar guides
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