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The word "动不动" is formed by repeating the character "动" (meaning to move or act) with the negation "不" placed between them, creating the structure "动不动态", which functions as an idiomatic adverb indicating that an action occurs easily or frequently, often with minimal cause.

Word Definition - 动不动

dòng bu dòng (typically followed by 就[jiù]) apt to (lose one's temper, catch a cold etc); at the drop of a hat

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