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动身 (dòng shēn): to go on a journey; to leave

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to go on a journey; to leave
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to go on a journey
  • to leave

Chinese explanation

  • 出发去别的地方,开始一段旅程。通常用来说离家远行或去较远的地方,语气比较正式。例如:他明天一早就要动身去北京。

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Character breakdown

HSK 2

(of sth) to move

HSK 4

body, oneself

Example sentences

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We have to set off for the airport at six tomorrow morning, so we need to go to bed early tonight.

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They decided to set off the day after tomorrow and drive to Tibet for a trip.

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Let's wait until the rain lets up a bit before setting off; the road is too slippery right now.

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After receiving the call, he immediately set off for the hospital.

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We plan to set off for Yunnan next week; the plane tickets are already booked.

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