Chinese
dòngzuò
Meaning: movement; action
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

動作
動
作
动作
动
作

Example sentences

His movements are very fast.
烏龜的動作很緩慢。
乌龟的动作很缓慢。
The turtle's movements are very slow.
他的動作敏捷,很快就爬上了樹。
他的动作敏捷,很快就爬上了树。
His movements are agile, and he quickly climbed up the tree.
手機能感應手指的動作。
手机能感应手指的动作。
The phone can detect the movement of a finger.
那部動作電影裡有許多驚險的鏡頭。
那部动作电影里有许多惊险的镜头。
That action movie has many thrilling scenes.
這種危險的動作不值得大家效仿。
这种危险的动作不值得大家效仿。
This kind of dangerous movement is not worth imitating.
這部電影的特技動作是由替身完成的。
这部电影的特技动作是由替身完成的。
The stunts in this movie were performed by a stunt double.

Usage Notes

Refers to physical bodily movements or actions.

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