Definition
机动 (jī dòng) has two meanings: 'motorized' (for vehicles) and 'flexible/reserved for contingency' (for time, funds). In the abstract sense, it differs from 灵活 (nimble, agile, quick to adapt) and 软 (soft, pliable, often with a negative tone).
adjective
motorizedpower-drivenflexibleadaptablereserved for contingency
Easily confused
- 机会jī huìlook-alikeopportunity, chance
- 激动jī dòngsound-alikeexcited, emotionally moved
Examples
- 。Chéngshì lǐ jī dòng chēliàng yuè lái yuè duō.There are more and more motor vehicles in the city.
- 机动。Zhège jìhuà liú le yìxiē jī dòng shíjiān.This plan has some flexible time set aside.
- 机动。Bùduì de jī dòng nénglì hěn qiáng.The troops have strong mobility/flexibility.
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