动 — meaning in English

English meaning

• move verb To change position or location.
• stir verb To mix a liquid or substance by moving an object like a spoon through it.

Senses

动 is used for these senses in English:

• move (transitive, ergative) To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another
• stir (transitive, dated) To change the place of in any manner; to move.

move — full definition

1. verb To change position or location.
2. verb To relocate to a new home, job, or place of business.
3. verb To cause strong emotion in someone.
4. verb To formally propose something at a meeting.
5. noun An act of changing position, or a step taken toward a goal.

stir — full definition

1. verb To mix a liquid or substance by moving an object like a spoon through it.
2. verb To move slightly, especially after being still, or to begin waking up.
3. verb To provoke a strong emotion or reaction in someone.
4. noun A commotion or strong reaction, especially in public opinion.

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