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动 (dòng): to move, to act

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HSK 2verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: to move, to act
Characters: 1
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 2
Strokes: 6
Radical: 力
Structure: 左右结构

Full definitions

(of sth) to move
to set in movement
to displace
to touch
to make use of
to stir (emotions)
to alter
to move
to set in motion
to touch
to make use of
abbr. for 動詞|动词[dong4 ci2]
abbr. for 动词 (verb)

Chinese explanation

表示人或物体改变原来的位置或状态，不再静止
也表示使某物移动或活动
还可以表示行动、做某事，常用于否定句，如不动、别动。

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6 strokes

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Example sentences

Don't move, I'm going to take a photo.

He moved his finger a little.

This movement is very dangerous.

I was moved by his story.

Please start doing it.

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