动身

dòng shēn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to go on a journey
2. to leave

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 返回 fǎn huí 返回 fǎn huí to return to 动身 means to depart, while 返回 means to return.: to return to

Related words

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• 启程 qǐ chéng 启程 qǐ chéng to set out on a journey Formal term for 'to set out on a journey', often used in written language.: to set out on a journey
• 起身 qǐ shēn 起身 qǐ shēn to get up Can mean 'to get up' or 'to set out', but 动身 specifically means to depart on a trip.: to get up

Synonyms

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• 出发 chū fā 出发 chū fā to set off Both mean 'to set out', but 动身 emphasizes the act of leaving one's current location, while 出发 can also be used for starting a trip or mission.: to set off

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly followed by a time expression, e.g., 明天动身 (depart tomorrow).

Child Words of 动身

• 动 动 dòng: (of sth) to move
• 身 身 shēn: body