好动

好動

hàodòng

adjective #29,328

Meanings

1 active
2 restless
3 fidgety
4 prone to moving around

Characters

to be fond of; prone to (4th tone)

to move; movement; active

Examples

HSK 5

老师说他好动，上课很难集中注意力。

Lǎoshī shuō tā hàodòng, shàngkè hěn nán jízhōng zhùyìlì.

The teacher said he is fidgety and has difficulty concentrating in class.

HSK 7-9

这个孩子天生好动，坐不住。

Zhège háizi tiānshēng hàodòng, zuò bùzhù.

This child is naturally restless and can't sit still.

Tips

usage

好动 uses the 好 meaning 'to be fond of / prone to' (4th tone), not 'good' (3rd tone). This 好 appears in many words: 好奇 (curious), 好胜 (competitive), 好学 (studious).

Stroke Order

好 hǎo

动 dòng