Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
行动
xíngdòng
Description
“行动”的意思是做事情、动起来，可以指一个人的活动，也可以指大家一起做的事。
"行动" means to do things or to move; it can refer to an individual's activity or something done by a group.
我们常说“马上行动”，意思是别只是想，要真的去做。
We often say "马上行动", meaning don't just think, but actually do it.
Meanings
行动xíngdòng
to act; to take action
我们不能只说话，要马上行动。
We can't just talk; we must act immediately.
行动xíngdòng
action; operation; activity
这次行动很成功。
This operation was very successful.
行动xíngdòng
to move about (physically)
爷爷腿不好，行动很慢。
Grandpa's legs are bad, so he moves slowly.
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Notes
- Etymology
行 (to go/act) + 动 (to move), together meaning to act or move.
- Nuance
行动 stresses doing something concrete; 行为 refers more to conduct or behavior.
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