动
move; act; change; use; touch emotionally
Meanings
8 senses · 40 examplesverb
to move; to change position; to not be stationary
Describes physical movement or change of position, opposite of '静' (still).
The river is flowing.
The wind blows and the grass moves.
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Sit still and don't move.
The leaves move gently in the wind.
My fingers are too cold to move.
verb
to act; to take action; to move
Refers to actions, movements, or activities performed by people.
We should take action immediately.
Don't act rashly.
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Be careful with every move.
Everyone move together to complete the task.
His actions attracted everyone's attention.
verb
to move; to shift; to change; to alter
Refers to changing the position or appearance of something.
Please help me move this box.
We need to shift the furniture a bit.
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This plan needs some changes.
Don't arbitrarily use public funds.
They decided to celebrate the festival with great fanfare.
verb
to use; to employ; to put into action
Refers to using or putting something into action.
He started writing the article.
We need to take action to solve this problem.
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We need to use our brains more when facing difficulties.
The doctor decided to perform surgery.
This tool is very useful; you can use it.
verb
to touch; to move (emotionally); to arouse
Refers to stirring up or affecting emotions or thoughts.
His story touched my heart.
His unreasonable behavior made me angry.
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This unfair practice aroused public anger.
Her words deeply moved me.
Seeing this scene, he couldn't help but feel compassion.
verb
to move; to touch; to be moved emotionally
Refers to being emotionally affected or moved.
This movie is very moving.
He was not moved by family ties and stuck to his principles.
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Her kindness deeply moved us.
This true story touched everyone.
His speech was deeply moving.
verb
to eat; to drink (used in negative expressions)
dialectDialectal usage, mostly used in negative expressions to mean eating or drinking.
The doctor said this illness should avoid eating meat or fish.
He never drinks alcohol, not even a drop.
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I have a cold, so I haven't been eating spicy food these days.
He is not in good health, so the doctor advised him to temporarily avoid greasy food.
You can't drink tea when taking this medicine.
adverb
easily; frequently; often
literaryLiterary usage meaning 'easily' or 'frequently'.
He easily gets blamed for everything, making him hard to get along with.
Once this movie was released, the audience numbered in the tens of thousands.
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He has a quick temper and gets angry easily.
Ancient emperors often regarded the whole country as their responsibility.
This poet's works often take family and country feelings as their theme.