动作

dòngzuò

Traditional: 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

Stroke order for 动

Stroke order for 作

Examples

His movements are very quick.

fàn

The coach demonstrated the correct movement.

dǎo

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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This word is part of lesson 32.