停顿
tíng dùn
To pause; to stop; a halt
动静 (dòng jing) — how to say "movement" in Chinese
动静
Movement, sound, activity, sign
noun
Character composition
动
to move, to act
静
quiet, calm
Radicals / Keys
青
Blue
#174 · qīng · 8 strokes
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Collocations
有动静
yǒu dòng jing
there is movement
听不到动静
tīng bú dào dòng jing
hear no sound
Examples
我等了很久，外面一点动静都没有。
I waited for a long time, there was no sound from outside.
屋里没有动静。
There is no sound in the room.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "movement" in Chinese?
"movement" in Chinese is 动静 (dòng jing).
What does 动静 mean in English?
动静 (dòng jing) means "Movement, sound, activity, sign".
How is 动静 pronounced?
It is pronounced dòng jing (written as dong jing, dongjing). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "movement" in Chinese characters?
It is written 动静.
What HSK level is 动静?
动静 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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