[[Characters]] #Characters \ #Anatomy-and-Living \ #Motion-Conditions # 动 dòng to move; movement ## Components [[力 (lì)]] [[力 lì]] [[云 yún]] ## Meaning The character 动 (dòng) nowadays primarily means "to move" or "movement." It is used in various contexts related to physical motion, actions, and even changes or activities. ## History The character 动 (dòng) is an associative compound character. It consists of the elements 力 (strength) and 重 (heavy), symbolizing the act of moving a heavy object with force. In its simplified form, it combines 力 (strength) and 云 (cloud), representing the idea of moving something with effort. The primary meaning of 动 is "to move." ## Evolution ### Oracular Script ? ### Bronze Script ? ### Seal Script ![[动 dòng - sello.svg]] ### Clerical Script ![[动 dòng - cle.svg]] ### Regular Script ![[动 dòng - reg.svg]]