The character 运 (yùn) conveys the idea of motion, transport, or fortune, carrying a sense of cyclical movement or flow. The character 动 (dòng) means to move, act, or change. When combined, 运动 forms a conceptual compound where the first character suggests a broader sense of motion or operation, and the second character grounds it in the physical act of moving; together, they synergistically create the integrated concept of "movement" or "exercise", encompassing everything from physical athletic motion to broader social or political campaigns.