movement; motion; to move; to act
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2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
movement; motion; physical action; gesture
Refers to physical movements of the body or body parts, often used in sports, dance, martial arts, or daily activities.
Zhè这
yī一
jié节
cāo操
yǒu有
sì四
gè个
dòng动
zuò作
。
This exercise routine has four movements.
Tā他
de的
dòng动
zuò作
hěn很
mǐn敏
jié捷
。
His movements are very agile.
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Xué学
xí习
yóu游
yǒng泳
yào要
zhǎng掌
wò握
zhèng正
què确
de的
dòng动
zuò作
。
Learning to swim requires mastering the correct movements.
Wǔ舞
dǎo蹈
yǎn演
yuán员
de的
dòng动
zuò作
yōu优
měi美
liú流
chàng畅
。
The dancer's movements are graceful and fluid.
verb
to move; to act; to start moving; to function
Indicates the act of moving, functioning, or taking action. Often implies that something or someone needs to start moving or operating.
Tán弹
gāng钢
qín琴
yào要
shí十
gè个
zhǐ指
tóu头
dōu都
dòng动
zuò作
。
Playing the piano requires all ten fingers to move.
Jī机
qì器
tū突
rán然
bù不
dòng动
zuò作
le了
。
The machine suddenly stopped working.
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Zhǐ只
yǒu有
dà大
nǎo脑
fā发
chū出
zhǐ指
lìng令
，
shēn身
tǐ体
cái才
huì会
dòng动
zuò作
。
Only when the brain sends commands will the body move.