English–Chinese
“act” in Chinese
How to say “act” in Chinese
“Act” in Chinese is 行动 (xíng dòng).
Thought becomes a concrete step that changes what happens next.
Example sentences with 行动
我们应该一起行动，不能只是说不做。wǒ men yīng gāi yì qǐ xíng dòng bù néng zhǐ shì shuō bú zuò
We should act together; we cannot just talk and do nothing.
Tips for using 行动
- This word commonly refers to a purposeful response or effort, not simply any body movement, which helps distinguish it from words for small gestures or motions.
Other Chinese words for “act”
她想在学校里演一出话剧。tā xiǎng zài xué xiào lǐ yǎn yì chū huà jù
She wants to act in a play at school.
别在我面前演戏。bié zài wǒ miàn qián yǎn xì
Don't act in front of me.