🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

波浪状的

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bōlàng zhuàng de

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Wave-like/weɪv-laɪk/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"海浪的波浪状的形态令人惊叹。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having the characteristics or appearance of a wave.

    "The artist used wave-like patterns to create a sense of movement in the painting."
  2. 2

    Describing something that undulates or fluctuates in a manner similar to waves.

    "The wave-like motion of the dancers captivated the audience."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'wave-like' is derived from the noun 'wave', which originates from the Old English 'wafian', meaning to 'move to and fro'. The suffix '-like' is used to form adjectives indicating similarity, originating from Old English 'lic', meaning 'body' or 'form'. The combination reflects a quality resembling the motion or form of waves.

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