动 (dòng) — how to say "to move" in Chinese

动

To move, to touch, to change, to stir

verb

Character composition

动

to move

Radicals / Keys

力

Power

#19 · lì · 2 strokes

Collocations

别动

bié dòng

don't move

动一下

dòng yī xià

move a little

Examples

他听到这个消息后,感动得说不出话来。

After hearing the news, he was so moved that he couldn't speak.

风把树叶吹动了。

The wind made the leaves move.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to move" in Chinese?

"to move" in Chinese is 动 (dòng).

What does 动 mean in English?

动 (dòng) means "To move, to touch, to change, to stir".

How is 动 pronounced?

It is pronounced dòng (written as dong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "to move" in Chinese characters?

It is written 动.

What HSK 3.0 level is 动?

动 is on the HSK 3.0 level 2 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.

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