Word: 动身 (dòngshēn) Traditional: 動身 动身 dictionary entry dòngshēn to go on a journey; to leave Full dictionary entry for 动身 Example sentences using 动身 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 你什么时候动身去上海？ Nǐ shénme shíhou dòngshēn qù Shànghǎi? When are you setting off for Shanghai? 天快亮了，我要动身了。 Tiān kuài liàngle, wǒ yào dòngshēn le. It will soon be daybreak and I have to leave.