半天没动
bàn tiān méi dòngphrase★Intermediate💡 to not move for half a day
informal
To remain stationary or inactive for half a day without moving.
她半天没动，一直在想心事。
She didn't move for half a day, lost in her thoughts.
孩子半天没动，可能是累了。
The child hasn't moved for half a day, maybe they're tired.
💡
This phrase is often used to describe someone who is physically or mentally inactive for an extended period.
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💡Pro Tip
Usage Context
This phrase is often used in informal contexts to describe someone who is unusually still or inactive.
⚡Gold Rule
Literal vs. Figurative
While the phrase literally means 'not moving for half a day,' it can also imply mental inactivity or deep thought.
📖Word Origin
Combination of '半天' (half a day) and '没动' (not moving), emphasizing prolonged inactivity.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe someone who is unusually still or inactive, often implying boredom, fatigue, or deep thought.
Word Breakdown
半天
half a day
root没动
not moving
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