Definition
动态 (dòngtài) refers to ongoing changes, developments, or trends in a situation, system, or news — it's broader than 动作 (dòngzuò, a specific physical movement) and more general than 动向 (dòngxiàng, which emphasizes the direction or tendency of a trend). As an adjective, it means 'dynamic' (opposite of static), unlike 动感 (dònggǎn) which describes a feeling of motion in art or design.
noun
movementchangedevelopment (in a system or situation)trendlatest developments (in news, market, social media)
adjective
dynamic (as opposed to static)
Examples
- 动态。Tā zuótiān zài péngyou quān fā le yī tiáo dòng tài.She posted an update in her WeChat Moments yesterday.
- 动态。Wǒmen yào liǎojiě shìchǎng de zuìxīn dòng tài.We need to understand the latest market developments.
- 动态。Zhè zhǒng dòng tài xìtǒng bǐ jìngtài xìtǒng gèng línghuó.This kind of dynamic system is more flexible than a static one.
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