动(dòng)

HSK 16 strokesTrad. 動

(of sth) to move

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Character information

Pinyin
dòng
Meaning
(of sth) to move; to set in movement; to displace; to touch; to make use of; to stir (emotions); to alter; abbr. for 动词, verb
Strokes
6
HSK level
HSK 1
Traditional
動

Origin & structure

Where 动 comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰云力

In this compound, the meaning comes from 力 (strength).

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

云yún力lì

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write 动 step by step

6 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with 动

Common words using 动 — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

zhǔ主dòng动
HSK 3

to take the initiative; to do sth of one's own accord; spontaneous; active;…

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dòng动rén人
HSK 3

touching

Open 动人 page →
hù互dòng动
HSK 6

to interact

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chū出dòng动
HSK 6

to start out on a trip

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yī一dòng动bù不dòng动
HSK 7-9

motionless

Open 一动不动 page →
yī一jǔ举yī一dòng动
HSK 7-9

(idiom) every movement; each and every move

Open 一举一动 page →
dòng动bù不dòng动
HSK 7-9

(typically followed by 就[jiu4]) apt to (lose one's temper, catch a cold etc)

Open 动不动 page →
bù不dòng动

motionless

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Related characters

More HSK 1 characters

一七三上下不东两

From 动’s common words

主人互出一不举

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