- 小动作 xiǎodòngzuò petty maneuverA small or sneaky action done behind the scenes to achieve a goal, often through improper means or gamesmanship.
- 慢动作 màndòngzuò slow motionThe visual effect of making action appear slower than normal speed; used in film, sports replays, or for demonstration purposes
- 误动作 wùdòngzuò malfunctionmalfunction; unintended or incorrect operation of a device or system
- 岛国动作片 dǎoguódòngzuòpiàn Japanese porn movieeuphemism for a Japanese adult film; literally "island nation action movie"
- 招牌动作 zhāopáidòngzuò signature moveA characteristic movement or action by which a person is recognized, such as an athlete's specialized technique or a celebrity's habitual gesture.
- 自选动作 zìxuǎndòngzuò optional exerciseIn sports such as figure skating, gymnastics, or diving, an exercise or routine designed and chosen by the athlete rather than one prescribed by the competition rules
- 规定动作 guīdìngdòngzuò compulsory exerciseTechniques or movements in sports that athletes are required to perform as part of a competition, such as in gymnastics or diving.
- 假动作 jiǎdòngzuò feintA fake move or pass in sports intended to deceive an opponent into making an incorrect reaction
- 高难度动作 gāonándùdòngzuò stuntdifficult or complex movements; high-difficulty actions
- 动作片 dòngzuòpiàn action moviea film that emphasizes physical movement, such as martial arts, stunts, or fighting
- 反射动作 fǎnshèdòngzuò reflex actionan involuntary response to a stimulus; reflex action
- 大动作 dàdòngzuò major movea major measure or large-scale action, especially regarding a significant change in work arrangements or organizational policy