举动 (jǔ dòng) — act, action, move

Definition

举动 names a single, observable act or move someone makes, often with a hint that it is unusual or revealing. Contrast with 举措 (formal policy measure) and 行为 (general behavior/conduct).

noun
actactionmove

Examples

  • 举动
    Tā de zhè ge jǔ dòng ràng dà jiā dōu hěn chī jīng.
    His act surprised everyone.
  • 举动
    Zhè ge jǔ dòng jiù le hěn duō rén de mìng.
    This act saved many people's lives.
  • 举动
    Wǒ rèn wéi tā de jǔ dòng hěn wēi xiǎn.
    I think his action is very dangerous.

Browse more HSK 6 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.