English–Chinese
“shake off” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshuǎi
Example
她把身上的尘土甩了。tā bǎ shēn shàng de chén tǔ shuǎi le
She shook the dust off herself.
How to say “shake off” in Chinese
“Shake off” in Chinese is 甩 (shuǎi).
Forceful movement changes what stays attached: dust flies off, an object is flung away, or a person leaves a pursuer behind.
Example sentences with 甩
他用力把头发上的水甩掉。tā yòng lì bǎ tóu fa shàng de shuǐ shuǎi diào
He shook the water off his hair with force.
Tips for using 甩
- This verb often appears with a result complement that makes the outcome precise, such as removal, separation, or escape, rather than leaving the direction of the movement vague.