How common it is
挥 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
Pronunciation focus
Say huī slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
挥表示挥动手臂或发出动作。
huī biǎo shì huī dòng shǒu bì huò fā chū dòng zuò。
挥 means to wave or swing a hand/arm.
Context note
挥常用于动作、告别和运动。
huī cháng yòng yú dòng zuò 、 gào bié hé yùn dòng。
It is often used with actions, goodbyes, and sports.
5 examples
他挥手告别。
tā huī shǒu gào bié。
He waved goodbye.
她挥动了旗子。
tā huī dòng le qí zǐ。
She waved the flag.
孩子挥着手跑过来。
hái zi huī zhuó shǒu pǎo guò lái。
The child ran over waving his hand.
他挥了挥拳头。
tā huī le huī quán tou。
He shook his fist.
请挥一下手。
qǐng huī yí xià shǒu。
Please wave your hand once.
5 mini stories
看到朋友，他高兴地挥手。
kàn dào péng yǒu， tā gāo xìng dì huī shǒu。
Seeing his friend, he waved happily.
老师挥着手让大家安静。
lǎo shī huī zhuó shǒu ràng dà jiā ān jìng。
The teacher waved his hand to quiet everyone down.
他在门口挥手告别。
tā zài mén kǒu huī shǒu gào bié。
He waved goodbye at the door.
孩子们挥舞着小旗子。
hái zi men huī wǔ zhe xiǎo qí zǐ。
The children waved small flags.
挥手是很自然的问候方式。
huī shǒu shì hěn zì rán de wèn hòu fāng shì。
Waving is a very natural way to greet someone.