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

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Example sentences

醫生說傷口還沒好,今天先不要亂動。
医生说伤口还没好,今天先不要乱动。
The doctor said the wound has not healed yet, so I should not move around carelessly today.
大人都搬不動,何況小孩呢。
Adults can't even move it, let alone children.
這段話觸動了我的心,讓我深受感動。
These words touched my heart and deeply moved me.
射手瞄準目標,然後扣動了扳機。
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。
This bag of rice is heavy; I can't move it alone.

Usage Notes

動 can describe physical movement, taking action, or touching and using something. In 亂動, it warns against moving or handling things carelessly.

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