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动静

HSK 7-9Word · NounTraditional動靜

sound; movement; news; situation

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

noun

sound; noise; movement

neutral

Refers to any audible sound or sign of movement, often in a quiet context to describe its absence or presence.

Wū屋
zi子
lǐ里
jìng静
qiāo悄
qiāo悄
de的
 ,
yī一
diǎn点
dòng动
jing静
yě也
méi没
yǒu有
 。

It's dead quiet in the room; there's not a sound.

Wǒ我
tīng听
dào到
mén门
wài外
yǒu有
qí奇
guài怪
de的
dòng动
jing静
 。

I heard a strange noise outside the door.

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Xiǎo小
māo猫
duǒ躲
zài在
chuáng床
xià下
 ,
yī一
diǎn点
dòng动
jing静
dōu都
bù不
gǎn敢
chū出
 。

The kitten hid under the bed, not daring to make a sound.

2.

noun

news; information; situation; activity

neutral

Refers to gathered intelligence, news, or signs of activity, often in contexts like investigation, surveillance, or waiting for updates.

Zhēn侦
chá察
bīng兵
zhèng正
zài在
chá察
kàn看
duì对
fāng方
de的
dòng动
jing静
 。

The scouts are observing the enemy's movements.

Yī一
yǒu有
dòng动
jing静
 ,
yào要
mǎ马
shàng上
bào报
gào告
 。

Report immediately if there's any news or activity.

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Guān关
yú于
nà那
bǐ笔
jiāo交
yì易
 ,
nǐ你
tīng听
dào到
shén什
me么
dòng动
jing静
le了
ma吗
 ?

Have you heard any news about that deal?