Word: 动不动 (dòngbudòng) Traditional: 動不動 动不动 dictionary entry dòngbudòng (typically followed by 就[jiu4]) apt to (lose one's temper, catch a cold etc); at the drop of a hat Full dictionary entry for 动不动 Example sentences using 动不动 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他脾气不好，动不动就发火。 Tā píqi bù hǎo, dòngbúdòng jiù fāhuǒ. He has a bad temper and is apt to lose it. 我女儿身体弱，动不动就感冒。 Wǒ nǚ'ér shēntǐ ruò, dòngbúdòng jiù gǎnmào. My daughter is weak and catches a cold easily.