Definition
一动不动 is a set phrase meaning 'motionless, not moving at all'. It follows the emphatic pattern '一 + verb + 不 + verb' (here 动 'move'), stressing a complete lack of movement. Use it for physical stillness, not for emotional indifference.
phrase
motionlessnot moving at all
Examples
- 一动不动，。Tā zhàn zài chuāngkǒu yí dòng-bú dòng, hǎoxiàng zài sīkǎo shénme.He stood motionless at the window, as if thinking about something.
- 一动不动。Nà zhī māo yí dòng-bú dòng de dīngzhe lǎoshǔ dòng.The cat stared motionless at the mouse hole.
- ，一动不动。Tīng dào qiāngshēng hòu, suǒyǒu rén dōu xià de yí dòng-bú dòng.After hearing the gunshot, everyone was frozen motionless with fear.
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