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Collins Chinese-English Dictionary

动作 [dòngzuò]
  1. 1. noun movement
  2. 2. verb make a move

Comprehensive Chinese-English Dictionary

动作 [dòngzuò]
  1. 1. movement; motion; action; maneuver; manoeuvre
    优美的舞蹈动作
    graceful dance movements
    动作敏捷(缓慢)
    quick (slow) in one's movements
  2. 2. act; start moving;move
    且看他下一步如何动作
    Let's see how he acts next.
  3. 3. gesture

Contemporary Standard Chinese Dictionary

动作 [dòngzuò]
  1. 1. 身体的活动
    动作灵活
  2. 2. 活动;行动起来
    协同动作
    怎么还不动作

Examples

他的规定动作完成的一般,但自选动作完成得很出色。
His compulsory movements were ordinary, but he did an excellent job in the optional part.
动作笨拙
clumsy (or awkward) in movement
程式动作
stylized movements (as in Beijing opera)
动作粗笨
clumsy
比赛中动作粗野
play rough
动作呆板
stiff and awkward movements
优美的舞蹈动作
graceful dance movements
他的举止动作完全是军人风度。
He carries himself every inch like a soldier.

Collocations

习惯动作
usual action
体操动作
gymnastic movement
动作敏捷
quick in one's movements
动作
action film
动作要领
essentials of performance
动作
make movement
下一步动作
the next movement
动作迅速
quick-moving
动作起来
move up

Word Decomposition


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