打动

• Pinyin: dǎ dòng
• Hanzi breakdown: 打 = 扌(hand) + 丁 (nail); 动 = 云 (cloud) + 力 (strength)

Meaning

To move; to touch emotionally. To stir someone's feelings or heart.

Describes the effect of something that emotionally touches or persuades someone. Can refer to being moved by stories, music, gestures, or sincerity. Often used when something overcomes resistance or indifference.

Examples

1. 他的真诚终于打动了她，她答应给他一次机会。 His sincerity finally moved her, and she agreed to give him a chance.
2. 这部电影的结局打动了无数观众的心。 The ending of this movie touched the hearts of countless viewers.
3. 再好的广告也打动不了理性的消费者。 Even the best advertisement can't sway rational consumers.

Usage Guide

Context: emotion, persuasion

Tone: emotional

Do Say

• 你的话深深打动了我。(Your words deeply moved me.)
• 用真心才能打动别人。(Only sincerity can move others.)

Don't Say

• 打动强调情感触动，不能用于物理移动 (打动 emphasizes emotional stirring — don't use it for physically moving something)

Origin & History

Combines 打 (to strike) with 动 (to move), metaphorically describing striking someone's heart and causing it to be moved.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal