动 辄

dòng zhédictionary entry

easily / readily / frequently / at every turn / at the slightest pretext

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

動輒动辄 [dong4 zhe2] /easily/readily/frequently/at every turn/at the slightest pretext/

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Other forms in these source records: 動輒

动
dòng
(of sth) to move / to set in movement / to displace / to touch / to make use of / to stir (emotions) / to alter / abbr. for 動詞|动词[dòng cí], verb
辄
zhé
then / at once / always / (archaic) luggage rack on a chariot

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