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动静
dòngjìng
Description
"动静"常常用来说声音或者活动的情况。
"动静" is often used to refer to sounds or the state of activity.
比如你听到外面有声音，就可以说"外面有动静"。
For example, if you hear a sound outside, you can say "外面有动静" (There is动静 outside).
Meanings
动静dòngjìng
sound or movement (of activity)
外面一点动静都没有。
There's no sound outside at all.
动静dòngjìng
development; sign of what is happening
这件事有什么新动静吗？
Is there any news about this matter?
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Notes
- Etymology
combines 动 (move) and 静 (still), a pair of opposites forming one noun.
- Nuance
often used with 有/没有 to talk about noticeable sound or news.
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