动身

动身 means 'to set out' or 'to depart,' typically referring to the act of beginning a journey. It emphasizes the initial action of leaving a place, rather than the entire travel process.

The character 动 (dòng) means 'to move' or 'to act,' while 身 (shēn) refers to 'body' or 'person.' Together, they convey the idea of moving one's body from one location to another, symbolizing the start of a journey.

动身 is commonly used in daily conversations when someone is about to leave for a destination. It often appears in contexts like traveling, commuting, or going to an event. It can be used with various prepositions or time expressions to indicate when or where the departure occurs.