搖身 yáo shēn

refers to abrupt transformation; same as 摇身一变yáo shēn yī biàn

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. refers to abrupt transformation
  2. 2. same as 摇身一变yáo shēn yī biàn
  3. 3. lit. to shake one's body

Characters

Character Meaning
搖 yáo
to shake; to rock; to crank
身 shēn HSK 2
body; oneself; personally