Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
动作
dòngzuò
Description
“动作”指人或动物身体的活动，比如跑、跳、走。
"动作" refers to physical activities of people or animals, such as running, jumping, or walking.
我们也常用它来说一个人做事快还是慢。
We also often use it to describe whether a person does things quickly or slowly.
Meanings
动作dòngzuò
movement or motion of the body
这个动作很难，我做不好。
This move is difficult; I can't do it well.
动作dòngzuò
the way or speed of doing something
快一点，你动作太慢了。
Hurry up, you're too slow.
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Notes
- Etymology
动 (move) + 作 (do/act), together meaning a bodily action or movement.
- Nuance
动作 is a concrete physical move; 行动 is a broader, purposeful action.
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