流动 liúdòng to flow
to flow; to circulate; to go from place to place; to be mobile; (of assets) liquid
How to remember 流动: 流 flow + 动 move = to flow.
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How it is used
- To flow/circulate/move around - 空气流动 (kōngqì liúdòng) air circulates, 人口流动 (rénkǒu liúdòng) population movement, 流动资金 (liúdòng zījīn) liquid funds/working capital.
- Covers physical flow, mobility of people, and financial liquidity (流动性).
- Contrast 固定 (gùdìng, fixed); 流动 emphasizes movement and non-fixedness (流动摊贩 mobile vendors).