🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

波动的

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bōdòng de

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Undulating/ˈʌn.dʒə.leɪ.tɪŋ/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"波动的山丘创造了一个如画的风景。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having a wavy form or surface.

    "The undulating hills created a picturesque landscape."
  2. 2

    Moving in a smooth, wave-like motion.

    "The undulating rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'undulating' originates from the Latin word 'undulatus', which means 'to wave'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a gradual shift in meaning from a simple wave-like motion to a more complex description of forms and movements that rise and fall smoothly.

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