搖身一變

jiu4 san1 jat1 bin3

to change shape in a single shake · fig. to take on a new lease of life

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. to change shape in a single shake
  2. fig. to take on a new lease of life

Written Forms

搖身一變Traditional · Main Form
摇身一变Alternate Form

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