推动
Definition
(verb) To push someone gently to get their attention or encourage them to do something
Examples
“狗用鼻子推了推主人的手，要求得到一些零食。”
“他轻轻推动了我一下，示意我让座。”
He nudged me lightly, signaling me to give up my seat.
“你再推动他一把，他就会答应。”
Give him one more nudge, and he'll say yes.
“早上八点，林阿姨在菜市场门口推动了我一下，问我是不是迟到了。”
At eight this morning, Aunt Lin gave me a little nudge at the entrance to the market and asked if I was late.
“别光站着，去推动她一下，她肯定还没听见你叫她。”
Don't just stand there, go nudge her, she probably didn't hear you call.
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Other Chinese words at this level include 刻薄的, 开放的, 需要关注的, 提供, and 同情. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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