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举手投足 (jǔ shǒu tóu zú) — every action and gesture; one's behavior and deportment

Definition

Literally 'a lift of the hand, a move of the foot' — refers to every small action and gesture, used to judge a person's manners or character. More literary and emphatic than just saying 行为.

idiom
every action and gestureone's behavior and deportment

Examples

  • 举手投足。
    Tā jǔ shǒu tóu zú zhī jiān dōu tòu zhe yōu yǎ.
    Every move she makes shows elegance.
  • 举手投足。
    Zhè wèi yǎn yuán de jǔ shǒu tóu zú hěn yǒu gǎn rǎn lì.
    This actor's every gesture is very captivating.
  • 举手投足。
    Yí gè rén de jǔ shǒu tóu zú néng fǎn yìng chū tā de jiào yǎng.
    A person's every action can reflect their upbringing.

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