动作 (dòng zuò): Translation, Pronunciation and Example Sentences

The Chinese word 动作 means “action” or “movement” in English. It is often used to describe physical movements or actions, such as gestures, dance moves, or sports activities. For example, one might say “他的动作很优美”, which means “His movements are very graceful”.

Translation

Noun: movement

Pronunciation

Example Sentences

ChinesePinyinEngish
我的动作很慢wǒ de dòngzuò hěn mànMy movements are very slow
他的动作很流畅tā de dòngzuò hěn liúchàngHis movements are very smooth
她的动作很优美tā de dòngzuò hěn yōuměiHer movements are very graceful
我需要练习我的动作wǒ xūyào liànxí wǒ de dòngzuòI need to practice my movements
他的动作非常协调tā de dòngzuò fēicháng xiétiáoHis movements are very coordinated
她的动作非常有力tā de dòngzuò fēicháng yǒulìHer movements are very powerful
我的动作需要改进wǒ de dòngzuò xūyào gǎijìnMy movements need improvement
他的动作非常迅速tā de dòngzuò fēicháng xùnsùHis movements are very fast

HSK

动作 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 1.

Learning Card

Learning card for Chinese word 动作 with Pinyin and English Translation