动

動
dòng
#73 most
frequent character
move
verb

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

动 has 力 as the meaning part, pointing to 'to move, progress'. Its old sound part was 重 zhòng, now written 云 in the simplified form. The first meaning stayed 'to move, progress'.

动 as a component in other characters

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Example Sentences

我喜欢动身去旅行。
wǒ xǐhuān dòngshēn qù lǚxíng 。
I like to set off for a trip.
请你动一下手。
qǐng nǐ dòng yīxià shǒu 。
Please move your hands a little.
孩子们开始动了。
háizǐ mén kāishǐ dòngle 。
The children started to move.

Grammar Points

HSK 5
Advanced potential complements

Words with similar meanings

移动yídòng
to move
This word emphasizes the action of changing position; it's a more formal term.
活动huódòng
to move around, to engage in activities
This word has a broader meaning referring to engaging in activities and can imply a social context.

Homophones

HSK 5
冻dòng
to freeze, to feel very cold
HSK 5
洞dòng
cave, hole
HSK 6
栋dòng
classifier for houses or buildings

Words Starting With 动

动物dòng wù
"animal
动作dòng zuò
movement; motion; action
动画片dòng huà piān
cartoon; animation
动力dòng lì
power; motion; propulsion; force
动员dòng yuán
"mobilize; arouse

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