一言一动 — “Every word and every action”
一言一动 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “every word and every action”. One's every move and utterance. Literally, “one word, one action”.
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一言一动 Pronunciation and Pinyin
一言一动 Character Breakdown
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作为公众人物，他们必须时刻注意自己的一言一动，因为这会影响到很多人。
As public figures, they must always pay attention to their every word and action, because it will influence many people.
Idioms Related to 一言一动
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Open the tool →Questions about 一言一动
What does 一言一动 mean?
一言一动 (yī yán yī dòng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “every word and every action”.
How do you pronounce 一言一动?
一言一动 is pronounced yī yán yī dòng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一言一动 literally mean?
Literally, 一言一动 means “one word, one action”. It is used to mean “every word and every action”.
What is the Chinese definition of 一言一动?
一句话和一个行动。也指每句话和每一个行动