好动 (hǎo) — restless, hyperactive (usually of children)

Definition

Used for children (or pets) who can't sit still — always wanting to move, climb, or run. Pairs naturally with 孩子 and implies restless energy rather than deliberate activity.

adjective
restlesshyperactive (usually of children)

Examples

  • 好动
    Zhè ge hái zi hěn hǎo, yí kè yě zuò bú zhù.
    This child is very restless and can't sit still for a moment.
  • 好动
    hǎo De hái zi wǎng wǎng zhù yì lì bù jí zhōng.
    Hyperactive children often have poor concentration.
  • 好动
    Wǒ jiā de xiǎo gǒu tè bié hǎo, zǒng xiǎng wǎng wài pǎo.
    Our little dog is especially restless; it always wants to run outside.

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