Character Familiesleft / right

动dòng

to move; to stir; to act; to use; changeable; moving

动 means to move, to act, or to change something.

GF0025–2021 character list · 一级
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left / right

Pieces are shown with documented or clearly limited roles; the complete glyph remains standard.

left / right · 动

WHOLE CHARACTER

动dòng

to move; to stir; to act; to use; changeable; moving

动 means to move, to act, or to change something.

LEFT VISUAL PIECE

云yún

cloud; to say

Standalone meanings are kept separate from their role in other characters.

In 动: left visual piece Shown with its documented or clearly limited role.

RIGHT VISUAL PIECE

力lì

force; strength

Standalone meaning is kept separate from its role in other characters.

In 动: right visual piece Shown with its documented or clearly limited role.

dòngTone 4
  • to move; to stir
  • to act; to use
  • changeable; moving
  • 运动yùndòngsports
  • 动物dòngwùanimal

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