Zuòwéi gōngzhòng rénwù, tā de jǔshǒutóuzú dōu shòudào guānzhù.
As a public figure, his every move draws attention.
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history
From Han Yu's Tang essay 《应科目时与人书》: 忘一举手一投足之劳 — Han Yu asked a patron not to begrudge the slight effort of lifting a hand or moving a foot. The phrase then generalized to 'every little gesture'.
usage
Used to describe someone's bearing or style — usually 举手投足都 + adjective/verb, emphasizing that even tiny gestures show some quality (elegance, confidence, awkwardness). Pairs well with adjectives like 优雅, 自然, 从容.
