Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
動
dòng
Description
"動"的意思是位置或状态发生变化，也就是不静止。
"動" means a change in position or state, that is, not being still.
它常常和别的字一起用，比如"运动"和"动作"。
It is often used together with other characters, such as in "运动" and "动作".
Meanings
动dòng
to move; to make a movement
别动，我给你拍张照片。
Don't move, I'll take a photo of you.
动dòng
to touch or use something
这是我的东西，请你别动。
This is my stuff, please don't touch it.
动dòng
to stir emotions or the mind
他的话让我很感动。
His words moved me deeply.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally combined 重 (heavy) with 力 (strength), suggesting exerting force to move.
- Nuance
as a verb 动 often means both 'move' and 'touch/tamper with'.
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