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动
dòng
Description
"动"的意思是从一个地方移到另一个地方，或者让东西不再停着。
"动" means to move from one place to another, or to make something no longer stay still.
我们常常说"别动"、"动一动"或者"运动"。
We often say "别动" (don't move), "动一动" (move a bit), or "运动" (exercise).
Meanings
动dòng
to move; to make a movement
你别动，我给你拍张照。
Don't move, I'll take a photo of you.
动dòng
to touch or use something
这些东西你别动。
Don't touch these things.
动dòng
to stir emotionally; to be moved
他的话让我很感动。
His words moved me deeply.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
as a bare verb 动 often means "move" or "touch"; 移动 stresses changing position.
- Etymology
动 combines 云 (phonetic) and 力 (force), suggesting motion by effort.
In videos
“好奇怪哦，我才蟹老板动过厨房门耶。”
“然后我最记得的有两个字，就是动，”
“我才这个动了三个小时浑身就已经酸透了”
“没有出现过不能动的情况”
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