动静 dòngjing movement
(detectable) movement; (sign of) activity; movement and stillness
How to remember 动静: 动 move + 静 quiet = movement.
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How it is used
- A detectable sign of activity - sound or movement that tells you something's happening - 外面有动静 (wàimiàn yǒu dòngjing) there's a stir outside.
- Note 静 = jing (neutral tone); often 听动静 (listen for movement), 没动静 (no sign of activity).
- Colloquial; used when watching/listening for signs, and figuratively (公司最近没什么动静 no news/movement from the company).