摇身一变

Traditional: 搖身一變

yáo shēn yī biàn

Dictionary entry

to change shape in a single shake

What does 摇身一变 mean?

摇身一变 (yáo shēn yī biàn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to change shape in a single shake

2fig. to take on a new lease of life

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摇Yáosurname Yao 身shēnbody · life 一yīone · single 变biànto change · to become different

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摇身一变

yáo shēn yī biàn

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