动

dòng

to move

Dictionary entry

(of sth) to move; to set in movement; to displace

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动

See it in sentences

他一动也不动。

Tā yí dòng yě bú dòng.

English

He did not move at all.

别动我的东西!

Bié dòng wǒ de dōngxi!

English

Do not touch my things!

Goes with

  • 别动do not move
  • 动一动move a little
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