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“movement” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindòng zuò

Example

他的动作很快,反应很灵敏。tā de dòng zuò hěn kuài fǎn yìng hěn líng mǐn

His movements are quick, and his reactions are sharp.

Illustration for 动作 (movement)

How to say “movement” in Chinese

“Movement” in Chinese is 动作 (dòng zuò).

The outward form of doing something, shown in a movement, gesture, or manner of performance.

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

Example sentences with 动作

孩子们看老师的动作学做。hái zi men kàn lǎo shī de dòng zuò xué zuò

The children watch the teacher's movements and learn to copy them.

Tips for using 动作

  • When describing speed or skill, this noun focuses on what can be seen in a person's performance rather than on the person's intention.

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