摇头摆尾

Traditional: 搖頭擺尾

yáo tóu bǎi wěi

Dictionary entry

to nod one's head and wag one's tail (idiom)

What does 摇头摆尾 mean?

摇头摆尾 (yáo tóu bǎi wěi) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to nod one's head and wag one's tail (idiom)

2to be well pleased with oneself

3to have a lighthearted air

Character breakdown

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摇Yáosurname Yao 头tóuhead · hair style 摆bǎito arrange · to exhibit 尾wěitail · remainder

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摇头摆尾

yáo tóu bǎi wěi

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