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행동

haengdong
noun★Beginner— action
general

An act or behavior performed by a person or thing.

그 아이는 행동이 빠릅니다.

That child is quick to act.

💡

Can refer to physical actions, decisions, or behaviors.

Collocations

행동력executive power행동 반경action radius행동 계획action plan

Synonyms

행위동작실행

Antonyms

무행동불행동

Related Phrases

행동주의phrase
activism
행동 과학phrase
behavioral science

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Often paired with '행위' (act) or '동작' (movement) for nuanced meanings.

⚡Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

In formal contexts, '행동' emphasizes intentionality, while '동작' may refer to physical movement.

📖Word Origin

From 행 (行, 'to go') + 동 (動, 'to move').

📝Usage Notes

Often used in contexts of decision-making, ethics, or social behavior.

Word Breakdown

행
to go
root
+
동
to move
root
한영사전

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