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动作

dòng zuò
HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Common

Definitions

  1. 1. movement; motion; action (CL:個|个[gè])
  2. 2. to act; to move

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Usage notes

Common mistakes

动作 cannot be used for abstract 'action' in phrases like 'take action'; use 行动 (xíngdòng) instead.

Example Sentences

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这个 动作 很难做。
This movement is difficult to do.
他的 动作 很笨拙。
His movements are very clumsy.
他的 动作 很搞笑。
His movements are very funny.
孩子喜欢模仿大人的 动作 。
Children like to imitate adults' movements.

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