动弹

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dòng tán
Meaning: move
Example
他一动弹,就被发现了。
dòng tán

📚 How to Understand

动弹 (dòng tán) meaning in English
dòngdàn

动弹 (dòng tán) is a verb meaning 'to move' or 'to budge,' often used to describe physical movement, but can also be used metaphorically to indicate action or change.

The character 动 (dòng) means 'to move' or 'to act,' while 弹 (dàn) originally meant 'to bounce' or 'to spring back.' Together, they suggest a movement that is sudden or forceful, such as moving after being still or resisting pressure.

It is commonly used in everyday conversation to ask if someone is able to move or respond, especially in situations where someone is stuck or unresponsive. It's also used in idiomatic expressions like '动弹不得' (cannot move at all), which describes being completely immobilized.

💬 Example Sentences

他一动弹,就被发现了。
dòng tán
He was discovered as soon as he moved.
这个问题你动弹不得,必须马上解决。
dòng tán
You can't afford to ignore this issue; it must be solved immediately.

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