动身 (dòng shēn) — how to say "to set off" in Chinese

动身

To set off, to depart

verb

Character composition

动

to move, to act

身

body, oneself

Radicals / Keys

力

Power

#19 · lì · 2 strokes

身

Body

#158 · shēn · 7 strokes

Synonyms

Collocations

动身去北京

dòng shēn qù Běi jīng

leave for Beijing

准备动身

zhǔn bèi dòng shēn

prepare to set off

Examples

他们早上六点动身去机场。

They set off for the airport at six in the morning.

我们明天动身。

We set off tomorrow.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to set off" in Chinese?

"to set off" in Chinese is 动身 (dòng shēn).

What does 动身 mean in English?

动身 (dòng shēn) means "To set off, to depart".

How is 动身 pronounced?

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

How do you write "to set off" in Chinese characters?

It is written 动身.

What HSK level is 动身?

动身 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.

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