动作 (dòng zuò) — movement, motion, action

Definition

动作 (dòngzuò) is a concrete, everyday noun for a physical 'movement' or 'action' — usually a single gesture or motion of the body. 运动 is exercise or sports, 行动 is a deliberate planned action.

noun

movementmotionaction

Measure word · 个

Easily confused

运作yùn zuòlook-aliketo operate, to run (an organization, system, machine)

Examples

动作。
Zhè ge dòng zuò hěn róng yì zuò.
This movement is very easy to do.
，动作。
Tā pǎo bù de shí hou, dòng zuò hěn kuài.
When he runs, his movements are fast.
动作。
Diàn yǐng lǐ de dòng zuò hěn yǒu yì si.
The actions in the movie are very interesting.

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