Chinese
dòng
Meaning: to move; to act; to touch
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

動
动

Example sentences

Don't move.
大人都搬不動,何況小孩呢。
大人都搬不动,何况小孩呢。
Adults can't even move it, let alone children.
這段話觸動了我的心,讓我深受感動。
这段话触动了我的心,让我深受感动。
These words touched my heart and deeply moved me.
射手瞄準目標,然後扣動了扳機。
射手瞄准目标,然后扣动了扳机。
The shooter aimed at the target and then pulled the trigger.
這袋米沉甸甸的,我一個人搬不動。
这袋米沉甸甸的,我一个人搬不动。
This bag of rice is heavy; I can't move it alone.
他在足球比賽中嚴重骨折,必須動手術。
他在足球比赛中严重骨折,必须动手术。
He suffered a severe fracture in a football match and must undergo surgery.
在準備好射擊之前,不要隨便扣動扳機。
在准备好射击之前,不要随便扣动扳机。
Do not pull the trigger casually before you are ready to shoot.
他性格很倔,誰也勸不動。
他性格很倔,谁也劝不动。
He is very stubborn; no one can talk him out of anything.

Usage Notes

Indicates changing position or state.

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