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运动 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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运动
yùndòng
to move
HSK 2, vn, 13 strokes, rank #1446, Easy
运动
yùndòng
to exercise
HSK 2, vn, 13 strokes, rank #1446, Easy
运动
yùndòng
sports
HSK 2, vn, 13 strokes, rank #1446, Easy
运动
yùndòng
exercise
HSK 2, vn, 13 strokes, rank #1446, Easy
运动
yùndòng
motion
HSK 2, vn, 13 strokes, rank #1446, Easy
运动
yùndòng
movement
HSK 2, vn, 13 strokes, rank #1446, Easy
运动
yùndòng
campaign
HSK 2, vn, 13 strokes, rank #1446, Easy
yùndòng(yun4dong4)yun dong T4
1to move
2to exercise
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March 24, 2026
运动(運動)yùndòng(yun4dong4)
运动 (yùn dòng) refers to physical activities that involve movement, often associated with sports and exercise. It can also imply motion in a broader sense, encompassing various forms of physical exertion and organized sports events.
Strokes13Frequency#1446DifficultyEasy
Cultural note
In China, 运动 is vital to public life, with many people participating in morning exercises, tai chi, and organized sports events. The emphasis on exercise reflects the cultural value placed on health and community participation.
Memory tip
Imagine a 'running' athlete (动) who is 'moving' (运) swiftly on a field. The character 运 (yùn) includes the idea of transportation, while 动 (dòng) visually resembles someone in motion, helping you remember that 运动 means to exercise or engage in sports.
Meanings of 运动
yùndòng(yun4dong4)
1to move
2to exercise
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About 运动
运动Simplified
運動Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
名动词dòngcíverb-noun (v.-n.)Part of Speech
#1446Frequency Rank
场Measure Word
HSK 2.0L2HSK 3.0L2ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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锻炼 (duànliàn) refers specifically to exercise or training for fitness, while 运动 (yùndòng) encompasses a broader range of physical activities, including sports.
Usage Notes
Be careful to use 运动 in contexts related to physical activity rather than abstract movements. It's commonly used in both formal and informal settings, but avoid using it in overly casual conversations where simpler terms might suffice. Typical collocations include 运动会 (sports meeting) and 运动员 (athlete).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 2 word, 运动 connects with other basic vocabulary related to health and activities. Focus on using it in sentences about daily routines or hobbies to reinforce your understanding of physical activities.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 运动 with 动 (dòng), which means 'to move' without the context of exercise. For example, saying '我去动' (Wǒ qù dòng) is incorrect; instead, say '我去运动' (Wǒ qù yùndòng) to indicate going to exercise.
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运动 (yùn dòng) refers to physical activities that involve movement, often associated with sports and exercise. It can also imply motion in a broader sense, encompassing various forms of physical exertion and organized sports events.
When to use 运动
Be careful to use 运动 in contexts related to physical activity rather than abstract movements. It's commonly used in both formal and informal settings, but avoid using it in overly casual conversations where simpler terms might suffice. Typical collocations include 运动会 (sports meeting) and 运动员 (athlete).
运动 or something close to it
锻炼 (duànliàn) refers specifically to exercise or training for fitness, while 运动 (yùndòng) encompasses a broader range of physical activities, including sports.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 运动 with 动 (dòng), which means 'to move' without the context of exercise. For example, saying '我去动' (Wǒ qù dòng) is incorrect; instead, say '我去运动' (Wǒ qù yùndòng) to indicate going to exercise.
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Grammar patterns of 运动
运动 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
