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동작

dong-jak
noun★Intermediate— movement
general

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.

general

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.

Collocations

동작 범위range of motion동작 속도speed of movement동작 패턴movement pattern

Synonyms

움직임행동행위

Antonyms

정지불동

Related Phrases

동작이 이상하다phrase
behavior is strange
동작을 멈추다phrase
to stop moving

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

'동작' is often used to describe both physical movements and behavior in social settings.

⚡Gold Rule

Context Matters

The meaning of '동작' can vary significantly depending on the context, so pay attention to surrounding words.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Sino-Korean word '동(動)' meaning 'movement' and '작(作)' meaning 'action' or 'behavior'.

📝Usage Notes

In technical contexts, '동작' can refer to mechanical or robotic movements. In everyday language, it often describes human behavior or gestures.

Word Breakdown

동
movement
root
+
작
action
root
한영사전

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