Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
动
dòng
Description
"动"的意思是让身体或东西不再安静，从一个地方到另一个地方。
"动" means to make the body or an object no longer still, moving from one place to another.
它也可以指人的心里有了感觉，比如很感动。
It can also refer to a person's feelings, such as being very moved emotionally.
Meanings
动dòng
to move; to make something move
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，请不要动。
These are my things, please don't touch.
动dòng
to stir or affect the feelings
这个故事很动人。
This story is very touching.
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Notes
- Etymology
动 combines the idea of force (力) with movement, meaning to set in motion.
- Nuance
often paired to form verbs like 移动 (move) and 感动 (be moved emotionally).
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