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Movement or action of a body or part of a body.
로봇의 동작을 프로그래밍했다.
I programmed the robot's movements.
Can refer to physical movement, gestures, or mechanical actions.
Behavior or conduct, especially in a social or professional context.
그 사람의 동작이 의심스럽다.
That person's behavior is suspicious.
Often used to describe how someone acts or behaves.
'동작' is often used to describe both physical movements and behavior in social settings.
The meaning of '동작' can vary significantly depending on the context, so pay attention to surrounding words.
Derived from the Sino-Korean word '동(動)' meaning 'movement' and '작(作)' meaning 'action' or 'behavior'.
In technical contexts, '동작' can refer to mechanical or robotic movements. In everyday language, it often describes human behavior or gestures.