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
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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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