COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 动 is built
Traditional etymology note: 力 (strength) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 动 (dòng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(of sth) to move
dòngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dòng
动
(of sth) to move
Common words
yùn dòng
运动
to move; to exercise; sports; exercise
dòng wù
动物
animal
dòng chē
动车
(PRC) (D- or C-class) high-speed train; power car; multiple-unit train (abbr. for 動車組|动车组[dong4che1zu3])
dòng zuò
动作
movement; motion; action (CL:個|个[ge4]); to act; to move
gǎn dòng
感动
to move (sb); to touch (sb emotionally); moving
huó dòng
活动
to exercise; to move about; to operate; to use connections (personal influence)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 动
Say “dòng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 动
Common words and phrases
yùn dòng
to move; to exercise; sports; exercise
dòng wù
animal
dòng chē
(PRC) (D- or C-class) high-speed train; power car; multiple-unit train (abbr. for 動車組|动车组[dong4che1zu3])
dòng zuò
movement; motion; action (CL:個|个[ge4]); to act; to move
gǎn dòng
to move (sb); to touch (sb emotionally); moving
huó dòng
to exercise; to move about; to operate; to use connections (personal influence)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“动”。
Zhège zì shì “dòng”.
This character is “动”.
我正在学习“动”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dòng” zì.
I am learning the character “动”.
请写一遍“动”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dòng”.
Please write “动” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 动?
动 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 动 (dòng) mean?
动 (dòng) means (of sth) to move.
What is the radical of 动?
The radical of 动 is 力, associated with Not yet classified.