The middle finger sweeps several strings as the thumb performs tremolo (yáo zhǐ) on a different string.

Pluck several strings as in a chord (jiān xián) then play yáo zhǐ on one of the strings. Start the yáo zhǐ with the thumb moving toward the performer.

Pluck a string with the middle finger in a closing motion, then play yáo zhǐ on the same string.

Pluck two strings with the thumb and index finger or thumb and middle at the same time (cuō) then play yáo zhǐ on the string the thumb plucked. Start the yáo zhǐ with the thumb moving toward the performer.

Play a fú or glissando across several strings, then play two strings with the thumb and index or middle finger (cuō), then play yáo zhǐ on the string the thumb plucked. Start the yáo zhǐ with the thumb moving toward the performer.

Play an arpeggio, then play a yáo zhǐ on the same string the thumb just plucked. Start the yáo zhǐ with the thumb moving toward the performer.