动作

dòng zuò

CL 个 gè

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Noun Common

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Definitions

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

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 静止 jìng zhǐ 静止 jìng zhǐ still 动作的反义: still

Related words

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• 行动 xíng dòng 行动 xíng dòng operation 与动作相关联的行为: operation

Synonyms

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• 活动 huó dòng 活动 huó dòng to exercise 肢体动作: to exercise
• 举动 jǔ dòng 举动 jǔ dòng act 行为举止: act

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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Words Containing 动作

• 假动作 假动作 jiǎ dòng zuò: fake move or pass (sports)
• 动作片 动作片 dòng zuò piàn: action movie
• 反射动作 反射动作 fǎn shè dòng zuò: reflex action
• 小动作 小动作 xiǎo dòng zuò: bad habit (e.g. nose-picking)
• 慢动作 慢动作 màn dòng zuò: slow motion
• 招牌动作 招牌动作 zhāo pái dòng zuò: signature move

Child Words of 动作

• 作 作 zuō: worker
• 作 作 zuò: to do; to engage in
• 动 动 dòng: (of sth) to move