动身

dòng shēn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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to return to

动身 means to depart, while 返回 means to return.

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to set out on a journey

Formal term for 'to set out on a journey', often used in written language.

to get up

Can mean 'to get up' or 'to set out', but 动身 specifically means to depart on a trip.

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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.

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

(of sth) to move

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