English–Chinese

“activity” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuó dòng

Example

我们一起参加了活动。wǒ men yì qǐ cān jiā le huó dòng

We took part in the activity together.

Illustration for 活动 (activity)

How to say “activity” in Chinese

“Activity” in Chinese is 活动 (huó dòng).

Purposeful action that comes to life and unfolds, from physical motion to a planned gathering.

Full entry for 活动: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 活动

学校下周要举办活动,欢迎大家来参加。xué xiào xià zhōu yào jǔ bàn huó dòng huān yíng dà jiā lái cān jiā

The school will organize an activity next week, and everyone is welcome to take part.

Tips for using 活动

  • For English speakers, this word is broader than a single scheduled occasion because it can also cover a continuing program, so its duration comes from context.

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