动作 (dòngzuò): movement

Meanings

他的动作很快。

Tā de dòngzuò hěn kuài.

His movements are very quick.

请跟我做动作。

Qǐng gēn wǒ zuò dòngzuò.

Please follow my movements.

usage

动作片 means 'action movie' — one of China's most iconic film genres, from Bruce Lee to Jackie Chan.

动作片 dòngzuòpiàn

action movie

Genre made famous by martial-arts legends like Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan.

动 dòng

作 zuò