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举动

jǔ dòng
个 gè
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. act
  2. 2. action
  3. 3. activity
  4. 4. move
  5. 5. movement

Word relationships

Register variants

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举止
jǔ zhǐ

bearing

举止 is more formal and specifically refers to one's bearing or deportment.

Related words

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行动
xíng dòng

operation

行动 emphasizes a physical action or movement, often with purpose.

Synonyms

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行为
xíng wéi

action

They both mean action or conduct, but 行为 is more formal and refers to a broader range of behaviors.

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 日常 (daily), 具体 (concrete), 关心 (concern) as in 关心某人的举动 (to show concern for someone's actions).

Common mistakes

Don't use 举动 for large-scale or abstract actions like national economic plans; use 行动 or 措施 instead.

Example Sentences

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他今天的 举动 有点反常。
His behavior today is a bit unusual.

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Child Words of 举动

动
dòng

(of sth) to move

举
jǔ

to lift