动

Traditional: 動
dòng
Dictionary entry
(of sth) to move

What does 动 mean?

动 (dòng) has the following dictionary meaning.

1(of sth) to move
2to set in movement
3to displace
4to touch
5to make use of
6to stir (emotions)
7to alter
8abbr. for 動詞|动词[dong4 ci2], verb

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How to pronounce 动

动
dòng
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