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“every move” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyī jǔ yī dòng

Example

孩子的一举一动都被妈妈注意到。hái zi de yì jǔ yí dòng dōu bèi mā mā zhù yì dào

The mother notices every move the child makes.

Illustration for 一举一动 (every move)

How to say “every move” in Chinese

“Every move” in Chinese is 一举一动 (yī jǔ yī dòng).

A person's behavior viewed piece by piece, with each small sign noticed or carrying significance.

Full entry for 一举一动: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 一举一动

监控摄像头记录了他的一举一动。jiān kòng shè xiàng tóu jì lù le tā de yì jǔ yí dòng

The security camera recorded his every move.

Tips for using 一举一动

  • The expression is useful when describing close attention to someone, but it can also describe behavior whose smallest details may affect how others judge the person.

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