动作
dòngzuòTraditional: 动作
#1564 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
movement, action, motion, gesture
Word origin
A compound of 动 (dòng, to move) and 作 (zuò, to do, to make), together naming a physical movement or act.
- Origin
- compound
- Root
- 动 (dòng, to move) + 作 (zuò, to do)
Stroke order
动
作
Examples
。
His movements are very quick.
范。
The coach demonstrated the correct movement.
蹈。
This dance move is a little difficult.
。
Please slow down your movements.
。
He made a strange gesture.
动作 (dòng zuò) means a movement, action or gesture, the physical motion of a body. It is common in sport, dance and martial-arts contexts.
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