摇身一变 in English yao2 shen1 yi1 bian4 Meaning

Meanings

  • to change shape in a single shake
  • metaphorically to take on a new lease of life

Simplified Characters

摇 身 一 变

Traditional Characters

搖 身 一 變

Pinyin

yao2 shen1 yi1 bian4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

摇yao2surname Yao 身shen1body 一yi1one 变bian4to change