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  4. 행동

행동

haengdong
action

그는 좋은 행동을 하려고 노력합니다.

He tries to do good deeds.


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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