HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 1
动
To move, to change, to touch (emotionally), or action
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 1
Why does 动 look like this?
This character combines '云' (yún, originally representing swirling clouds/motion) with '力' (lì, the radical for strength or power). Together, they beautifully suggest that 'power' is applied to make something 'move' or change position!