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Originating from the traditional character "動", which combines the semantic elements of "重" for weight and "力" for force, the character initially conveyed the concept of imparting motion to a heavy object through applied strength. Its meaning gradually extended to cover all types of movement, including abstract actions and internal changes, reflecting a generalization from physical to metaphorical contexts. The contemporary simplified form "动" preserves the "力" component but substitutes "重" with "云", a structural modification that simplifies writing while the character continues to denote acts of moving, operating, or stirring.
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一只小猫在动。
孩子们在操场运动。
动一动对身体有好处。
她轻轻地动了动手腕。
这个机器需要手动操作。
动感音乐让全场气氛活跃起来。
推动经济发展是政府的重要任务。
动脑筋解决问题是学习的关键。