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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "action" with 举动 (jǔdòng)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    Subject + 的 + 举动

    Explanation

    The noun 举动 (jǔdòng) means "action," "movement," or "behavior" and refers to something a person does that is noticeable or significant. It often implies that the action has drawn attention or seems unusual. It is commonly used in both written and spoken Chinese.

    Examples

    • 他的举动引起了周围人的注意。

      Tā de jǔdòng yǐnqǐ le zhōuwéi rén de zhùyì.

      His actions attracted the attention of the people around him.

    • 她突然站起来离开，这个举动让大家很意外。

      Tā tūrán zhàn qǐlái líkāi, zhège jǔdòng ràng dàjiā hěn yìwài.

      She suddenly stood up and left, and this action surprised everyone.

    • 警方一直在监视嫌疑人的一举一动。

      Jǐngfāng yīzhí zài jiānshì xiányírén de yījǔyīdòng.

      The police have been monitoring the suspect's every move.

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