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移动 (yídòng) vs 迁移 (qiānyí) — use 移动 for general movement, while 迁移 is more specific to migration or relocation of people.
Be careful not to confuse 移动 with 静止 (jìng zhǐ), which means 'to remain still.' The word can be used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in technology and transportation discussions. Common collocations include '移动设备' (mobile device) and '移动位置' (move location).
As an HSK Level 5 word, 移动 connects to other movement-related vocabulary like 走 (zǒu, to walk) and 迁移 (qiān yí, to migrate). Focus on the context of usage in sentences to fully grasp its application in different scenarios.
Learners often confuse 移动 with 运动 (yùn dòng, to exercise), leading to sentences like '我去运动我的家具' (I go exercise my furniture) instead of '我去移动我的家具' (I go move my furniture). Make sure to use 移动 for moving objects and 运动 for physical activities.
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How to say to move in Chinese
“to move” in Chinese is移动
移动 (yí dòng) means 'to move' or 'movement' and can refer to physical relocation, such as moving objects, or more abstract concepts like migration. It's commonly used in contexts involving technology, such as mobile devices, and in discussions of population movements.
When to use 移动
Be careful not to confuse 移动 with 静止 (jìng zhǐ), which means 'to remain still.' The word can be used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in technology and transportation discussions. Common collocations include '移动设备' (mobile device) and '移动位置' (move location).
移动 or something close to it
移动 (yídòng) vs 迁移 (qiānyí) — use 移动 for general movement, while 迁移 is more specific to migration or relocation of people.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 移动 with 运动 (yùn dòng, to exercise), leading to sentences like '我去运动我的家具' (I go exercise my furniture) instead of '我去移动我的家具' (I go move my furniture). Make sure to use 移动 for moving objects and 运动 for physical activities.
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Grammar patterns of 移动
移动 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 5 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.
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Yes, 移动 can be metaphorically used to describe emotional movement, such as being moved by a story.
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