Meaning of 举动
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- act
- action
- activity
- move
- movement
How to use 举动
举动 is a noun for a person's act or behavior, often one that others notice or judge. It is commonly paired with describing words like 奇怪 (qíguài, strange) or 大胆 (dàdǎn, bold). Example: 他的举动很奇怪。(Tā de jǔdòng hěn qíguài.) His behavior is very strange.
举 (jǔ) means to lift or raise, and 动 (dòng) means to move. When you raise your hand and move, people notice your 举动 (jǔdòng), the way you act.
Common mistake: Learners often use 举动 for physical motions like dance steps or sports moves, where 动作 (dòngzuò) is correct. Also, 举 is third tone (jǔ), not fourth tone like 句 (jù).
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举 jǔ · to lift · 9 strokes
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动 dòng · to move · 6 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 举动.
| 动作 | dòngzuò | movement; motion; action; to act; to move |
| 行动 | xíngdòng | operation; action |
| 动物 | dòngwù | animal |
| 活动 | huódòng | to exercise; to move about; to work out; shaky; unsteady; loose (tooth etc) |
| 运动 | yùndòng | to move; to exercise |
| 举行 | jǔxíng | to hold (a meeting, ceremony etc) |
| 感动 | gǎndòng | to move (sb); to touch (sb emotionally) |
| 动物园 | dòngwùyuán | zoo |
| 举手 | jǔshǒu | to raise a hand; to put up one's hand (as signal) |
| 发动 | fādòng | to start; to launch |
| 自动 | zìdòng | automatic; voluntarily |
| 主动 | zhǔdòng | to take the initiative; to do sth of one's own accord |
Questions about 举动
What does 举动 mean?
举动 (jǔdòng) means "act; action" and is used as a noun.
How do you write 举动?
举动 is made of 2 characters: 举 (9 strokes), 动 (6 strokes). That is 15 strokes in total.
Is 举动 an HSK word?
Yes. 举动 is on the HSK 5 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
How is 举动 written in traditional Chinese?
In traditional characters, 举动 is written 舉動.
What is the difference between 举动 and 行动?
举动 focuses on someone's behavior or conduct, often a single notable act. 行动 (xíngdòng) means taking action, often planned or organized, and can also be a verb.
Can 举动 be used as a verb?
No, 举动 is used as a noun. To say someone acts or takes action, use a verb like 行动 (xíngdòng) or 做 (zuò).