Common Meanings
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dǒu抖
To shake, to shiver, to tremble, or to shake off (e.g., dust, water).
他轻轻地抖了抖衣服上的水。
He gently shook the water off his clothes.
to tremble; to shiver; to shake (from cold, fear, etc.)
她冷得直发抖。
She was so cold that she was trembling.
To rouse, to brace up, to perk up one's spirits (as in '抖抖精神' to perk up one's spirits or '抖擞精神' to brace oneself).
他抖擞精神，准备迎接明天的比赛。
He braced himself, ready to face tomorrow's competition.
To suddenly become rich and powerful, often with a sarcastic or critical undertone.
他这两年抖起来了，买了好几套房子。
He's really made a fortune in the past two years, buying several houses.