B1 noun Neutral 1 min read

行动

xingdong /ɕiŋ tʊŋ/
Practice it

Action is the bridge between intention and achievement.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to purposeful activities or operations.
  • Can function as both noun and verb.
  • Emphasizes the transition from planning to execution.

Overview

  1. 1概览：“行动”是一个核心词汇，涵盖了从个人行为到集体计划的广泛范畴。它强调的是“做”的过程，而非仅仅是“想”。2) 用法模式：作为名词时，常用于“采取行动”、“开展行动”等搭配；作为动词时，常表示“立即行动”，强调时效性和执行力。3) 常见语境：该词广泛应用于职场（如：市场行动）、军事（如：军事行动）、社会运动（如：抗议行动）以及日常生活（如：减肥行动）。4) 辨析：与“活动”相比，“行动”更具目的性和计划性，往往是为了解决特定问题；与“行为”相比，“行动”更强调过程和执行，而“行为”侧重于表现出来的样子或道德评价。

Examples

1

我们必须立刻采取行动。

everyday

We must take action immediately.

2

警方展开了一次秘密行动。

formal

The police launched a secret operation.

3

别光说，行动起来吧！

informal

Don't just talk, take action!

4

该政策的实施标志着环保行动的升级。

academic

The implementation of the policy marks an upgrade in environmental action.

Common Collocations

采取行动 Take action
军事行动 Military operation
立即行动 Act immediately

Common Phrases

付诸行动

Put into action

行动派

A person of action

统一行动

Unified action

Often Confused With

行动 vs 行为

Refers to behavior or conduct, often implying moral or social judgment. It focuses on how one acts rather than the process of doing something.

行动 vs 活动

Refers to an event or activity. It is usually more social or recreational and lacks the sense of urgency or task-orientation of '行动'.

Grammar Patterns

采取行动 立即行动 开展...行动

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The word is neutral to formal in register. It is frequently used in professional and political contexts. When used as a verb, it often takes modifiers like '立即' (immediately) or '积极' (actively).

Common Mistakes

Learners often use '活动' when they mean 'action' to solve a problem. Remember that '行动' is for tasks and '活动' is for events. Also, ensure the verb '采取' is used when '行动' is a noun.

Tips

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Use with '采取' for formal impact

In formal writing, always use '采取行动' to sound professional. It conveys a sense of responsibility and decisiveness.

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Avoid using '行动' as a static noun

Do not confuse it with 'behavior' (行为). '行动' implies movement or a process, not just a static state of being.

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The importance of collective action

In Chinese culture, '集体行动' (collective action) is highly valued, emphasizing unity and cooperation to achieve common goals.

Word Origin

The character '行' originally depicted a crossroad, representing movement. '动' means to move or change. Together, they represent a purposeful movement or process.

Cultural Context

In modern Chinese society, '行动' is often associated with government campaigns or national initiatives, such as '脱贫行动' (poverty alleviation action). It reflects a culture that values collective effort and tangible results.

Memory Tip

Think of '行' (walk/move) + '动' (move). If you are moving your feet, you are taking action!

Frequently Asked Questions

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“行动”通常带有明确的目的和计划，往往是为了解决问题或达成目标。而“活动”范围更广，可以指社交、娱乐或日常的消遣，不一定有特定的任务目标。

可以。例如“我们要立即行动起来”，这里的“行动”就是动词，表示采取实际的措施。

可以说“他是一个行动派”，意思是他非常注重实践，不会只说不做。

这是一个固定搭配，意思是开始实施计划或针对某个情况做出处理，是职场和正式场合中非常常见的表达。

Test Yourself

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面对这个问题，我们必须立即采取___。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 行动

“采取行动”是固定搭配，表示开始解决问题。

multiple choice

他是一个___的人。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 行动派

“行动派”指那些喜欢付诸实践、执行力强的人。

sentence building

我们要/行动/起来/立即

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我们要立即行动起来

副词“立即”修饰动词“行动”。

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