动不动

dòngbudòng

(typically followed by 就) apt to (lose one's temper, catch a cold etc); at the drop of a hat

adverb HSK 3.0 · Band 7 trad. 動不動

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他动不动就生气。

He gets angry at the drop of a hat.

这孩子动不动就哭。

This child cries at the slightest thing.