动作

dòngzuò

movement; action

Dictionary entry

movement; motion; action; to act; to move

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See it in sentences

他的动作比我快。

Tā de dòngzuò bǐ wǒ kuài.

English

His movements are faster than mine.

做这个动作别太快。

Zuò zhège dòngzuò bié tài kuài.

English

Do not do this move too fast.

Goes with

  • 动作快quick movement
  • 一个动作one movement
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