摆 bǎi to arrange
to arrange; to display; swing
How to remember 摆: 扌 hand + 罢 to cease = to arrange. Grandma's hand never seems to cease moving the cups around the shop window, as she loves to arrange her best china.
Component breakdown
摆 = 扌 hand + 罢 to cease
- 扌 hand
- 罢 to cease
Grandma's hand never seems to cease moving the cups around the shop window, as she loves to arrange her best china.
How it is used
- To place/arrange, or to sway - 摆放 (bǎifàng) lay out, 摆桌子 (bǎi zhuōzi) set the table, 摆设 (bǎishe) ornaments/decor.
- 摆脱 (bǎituō) = to break free of/shake off: 摆脱困境 (bǎituō kùnjìng) escape a predicament.
- 摆动 (bǎidòng) / 摇摆 (yáobǎi) = to swing/sway. 摆架子 (bǎi jiàzi) = to put on airs; 摆事实讲道理 (bǎi shìshí jiǎng dàolǐ) = lay out facts and reason.
Words with 摆
Example sentences
- 桌上摆了很多菜。 Zhuō shàng bǎile hěn duō cài.There are a lot of dishes on the table.