行动

• 拼音: xíng dòng
• 汉字拆解: 行 = a pictograph of a crossroads, meaning 'to walk/go'; 动 = 云 (cloud) + 力 (strength), meaning 'to move'

含义

To act or take action. Can also be used as a noun meaning action or operation.

行动 can function as both a verb and a noun. As a verb it means to take action or to move; as a noun it refers to an action, movement, or operation. It often implies purposeful, decisive action. Related words include 活动 (activity) and 动作 (movement/gesture).

例句

1. 我们现在就行动吧！
2. 他的行动很快，大家都很佩服。
3. 说了很多，但是没有行动。

用法指南

语境: work, motivation

语气: determined

正确说法

• 我们要马上行动。(We need to take action right away.)
• 行动比说话更重要。(Actions are more important than words.)

错误说法

• 他行动了一个计划 (行动 is intransitive — say 他执行了一个计划 to mean 'he carried out a plan')

起源与历史

行 means 'to walk' or 'to go,' and 动 means 'to move.' Together they convey the idea of moving forward with purpose — taking action.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal