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

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Example sentences

他的動作很快。
他的动作很快。
His movements are very fast.
烏龜的動作很緩慢。
The turtle's movements are very slow.
他的動作敏捷,很快就爬上了樹。
His movements are agile, and he quickly climbed up the tree.
手機能感應手指的動作。
The phone can detect the movement of a finger.
那部動作電影裡有許多驚險的鏡頭。
That action movie has many thrilling scenes.

Usage Notes

Refers to physical bodily movements or actions.

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