Definition
动静 (dòng jing) refers to detectable signs of activity — sounds, movements, or noises that indicate something is happening. It is often used in negative constructions (e.g., 一点动静都没有 'not a sound') or to ask about activity. Unlike 动作 (specific actions) or 活动 (events/exercise), 动静 focuses on the perceptible evidence of activity rather than the activity itself.
noun
detectable signs of activity (sound, movement, noise)
Examples
- 动静，。Wàimiàn yìdiǎn dòng jing dōu méiyǒu, dàjiā dōu shuì le.There's not a sound outside; everyone is asleep.
- 动静，。Wǒ tīng dào gébì yǒu dòng jing, kěnéng yǒu rén zài bānjiā.I heard some noise next door; maybe someone is moving.
- ，动静。Tā duǒ zài jiǎoluò lǐ, bù gǎn fāchū rènhé dòng jing.He hid in the corner, not daring to make any sound.
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