Definition
动 is a common verb meaning 'to move' in a broad sense. You can use it for physical movement (like moving your body or an object), for touching something, or for changing position. It's a versatile word you'll hear often in daily life.
verb
to moveto change positionto touch
Easily confused
- 会huìlook-alikecan, be able to (know how to); be likely to, will
- 懂dǒngsound-aliketo understand, to comprehend
- 运yùnlook-aliketo transport, to ship
- 洞dòngsound-alikecave
- 层cénglook-alike(classifier) for floors, stories, layers
- 东dōngsound-alikeeast
- 坛tánlook-alike(noun) platform, rostrum, podium
- 栋dòngsound-alike(classifier) for houses, buildings, and other standalone structures
- 冻dòngsound-aliketo freeze (of water, food, etc.)
Examples
- 动!Bié dòng!Don't move!
- 动。Qǐng dòng yíxià yǐzi.Please move the chair a bit.
- 动。Bú yào dòng wǒ de shǒujī.Don't touch my phone.
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