动
动 (dòng) means “to move”. It is made of 云 + 力 and has 6 strokes, and is an HSK 1 word.
Break 动 into its parts
What 动 is made of
- 云 yún — cloud
- 二 — two strokes
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 厶 sī — private
- 二 — two strokes
- 力 lì — strength
- 丿 — falling stroke
Origin hint: strength (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
Example sentences
请坐着别动。Qǐng zuò zhe bié dòng.Please stay seated and don't move.
小猫动了一下。Xiǎo māo dòng le yīxià.The kitten moved a little.
Words with 动
Also built with 云
Quick facts
| Pinyin | dòng |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to move |
| Strokes | 6 |
| Radical | 力 (power, #19) |
| Pattern | Left–right |
| HSK | HSK 3.0 · Level 1 |
Questions about 动
What does 动 mean?
动 (dòng) means “to move”.
How many strokes does 动 have?
动 has 6 strokes.
What is the radical of 动?
The radical of 动 is 力 (lì, “power”), Kangxi radical number 19.
What parts make up 动?
动 is made of 云 (cloud) and 力 (strength).
Which HSK level is 动?
动 is in HSK 3.0 · Level 1.
Learn 动 with its group
It is part of HSK 1 · Group 42: 10 words with quick checks and spaced repeats.