揶
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Meaning: to gesticulate
💡 Imagine 'yé' as 'yeah, yeah' while waving hands dismissively.
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Character Story & Explanation
揶 (yé) means 'to gesticulate' or 'to move one's hands while speaking,' often implying playful or teasing gestures. Unlike Western equivalents like 'air quotes' or 'hand-waving,' 揶 carries a connotation of light mockery or dramatic emphasis in Chinese culture.
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