How to Say ‘Though neither moved’ in Traditional Chinese
雖然誰也沒動
💬 Usage Tip: Emphasizes inactivity despite tension or anticipated action.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Stillness is often symbolic of inner conflict or intended action in martial arts stories.
Phrase Breakdown
雖然
誰也沒動
Word-by-Word Breakdown
雖然
[suī rán]
although
Indicates a contrast or concession.
雖然天氣不好，我們還是去了。
Although the weather was bad, we still went.
誰
[shuí]
who
Used to refer to people.
誰知道答案？
Who knows the answer?
也
[yě]
also
In addition to; as well.
他也會說法語。
He can also speak French.
沒
[méi]
did not
Indicates something that did not happen.
她沒有參加考試。
She did not attend the exam.
動
[dòng]
move
To change location or position.
房間裡的東西一動不動。
The things in the room did not move at all.
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