verb / adjective HSK 4
Traditional 流動
to flow · to circulate · mobile · fluid
Meaning
流动 describes the movement or circulation of liquids, people, capital, or abstract things. As a verb, it means 'to flow' or 'to move freely.' As an adjective, it describes something that is mobile, fluid, or not fixed in one place.
Usage
Commonly used in both literal contexts (water flowing, traffic moving) and figurative contexts (population migration, capital circulation). Often appears in official or formal language when discussing economics, demographics, or logistics. The adjective form frequently modifies nouns like 人口 (population) or 资金 (capital).
Examples
- 01河水在山谷中缓缓流动。.The river water flows slowly through the valley.
- 02这个城市的流动人口超过了一百万。.The migrant population of this city exceeds one million.
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Common collocations
- 流动人口migrant/floating population
- 流动资金working capital, liquid assets
- 流动性liquidity, mobility
- 自由流动to flow freely
Antonyms
Origin
Compound of 流 (flow) and 动 (move), literally meaning 'flow-move,' emphasizing continuous movement or circulation.