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흔들흔들 heun-deul-heun-deul
The rhythmic, repetitive physical motion of an object swaying, rocking, or dangling back and forth.
What does 흔들흔들 mean?
흔들흔들 (heun-deul-heun-deul) means: The rhythmic, repetitive physical motion of an object swaying, rocking, or dangling back and forth.
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How it's actually used
- 아이가 의자에 앉아서 다리를 흔들흔들거려요.
a-i-ga ui-ja-e an-ja-seo da-ri-reul heun-deul-heun-deul-geo-ryeo-yo.
The child is sitting in the chair, swinging their legs back and forth.
💡 Captures the innocent, rhythmic motion of restless legs. - 이 흔들흔들거리는 이빨, 오늘 뽑아버릴까?
i heun-deul-heun-deul-geo-ri-neun i-ppal, o-neul ppo-ba-beo-ril-kka?
Shall we pull out this loose tooth today?
💡 Perfectly describes the sensation of a wiggling baby tooth. - 배가 파도에 흔들흔들거려서 멀미가 나.
bae-ga pa-do-e heun-deul-heun-deul-geo-ryeo-seo meol-mi-ga na.
The boat is rocking on the waves, so I feel seasick.
💡 Illustrates the gentle, repetitive sway that causes nausea.
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