English–Chinese
“be shaken” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyindòng yáo
Example
他听到消息后，心里很动摇。tā tīng dào xiāo xī hòu xīn lǐ hěn dòng yáo
After hearing the news, he felt very shaken.
How to say “be shaken” in Chinese
“Be shaken” in Chinese is 动摇 (dòng yáo).
Firm resolve shifts when inner concerns or outside influence pull it in different directions.
Example sentences with 动摇
新证据让他的态度开始动摇。xīn zhèng jù ràng tā de tài dù kāi shǐ dòng yáo
New evidence made his attitude start to waver.
Tips for using 动摇
- English often describes a person as shaken, while Chinese also readily uses this verb for a decision, attitude, or resolve that no longer stays firm.