粵

動dung6不bat1動dung6

simp动不动
dung6 bat1 dung6dòng bu dòng

English

  1. (typically followed by 就[jiu4]) apt to (lose one's temper, catch a cold etc)
  2. at the drop of a hat
  3. frequently; at every turn; easily

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 少少嘢都;好容易就

Examples

  • 她有時會一動不動的坐上好幾個小時。

    She will sometimes sit still for hours.

    Tatoeba · nickyeow CC BY

  • 他動不動就發脾氣,所以人人都怕了他。

    He loses his temper so easily that everybody avoids him.

    Tatoeba · nickyeow CC BY

  • 佢郁啲就喊。

    他動不動就哭。 (taa1 dung6 bat1 dung6 zau6 huk1.)

    He cries frequently.

  • 佢郁啲都發脾氣。

    她動不動就發脾氣。 (taa1 dung6 bat1 dung6 zau6 faat3 pei4 hei3.)

    She loses her temper easily.

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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