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    Referring to movement or activity with 动静 (dòngjìng)

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    Structure

    Noun + 的 + 动静

    Explanation

    The noun 动静 (dòngjìng) refers to sounds or signs of movement and activity. It is often used when someone is listening or watching for any indication that something is happening. For example, 外面的动静 means "activity outside."

    Examples

    • 半夜他听到门外有动静，立刻坐了起来。

      Bànyè tā tīngdào mén wài yǒu dòngjìng, lìkè zuò le qǐlái.

      In the middle of the night, he heard a noise outside the door and immediately sat up.

    • 屋里一点动静也没有，安静得让人害怕。

      Wū lǐ yīdiǎn dòngjìng yě méiyǒu, ānjìng de ràng rén hàipà.

      There wasn't a single sound in the room; the silence was frightening.

    • 你先去看看外面有什么动静。

      Nǐ xiān qù kànkan wàimiàn yǒu shénme dòngjìng.

      Go check what's happening outside first.

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