"motioned" in Chinese (Simplified)
打手势用手势示意
Definition
用手、头或身体做动作，通常用来指示别人做某事或引起对方注意。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“motioned” 为“motion”的过去式，强调用有意图的手势或动作示意他人，常见搭配有 'motioned to someone'（向某人示意）。比 'gestured' 更具体，通常指引导或吸引注意力的动作。
Examples
He motioned for her to sit down.
他**打手势**让她坐下。
The teacher motioned the students to be quiet.
老师**打手势**让学生安静。
She motioned him to come closer.
她**做手势**让他过来。
Without a word, Jenna motioned toward the door.
珍娜什么话也没说，直接**用手势**指了指门口。
He just motioned me over instead of shouting.
他只是**打了个手势**让我过去，没喊我。
The guard motioned with his hand for us to wait.
警卫**挥手示意**我们等一等。