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余震
yúzhèn
Description
余震是大地震以后发生的比较小的地震。
A 余震 is a relatively small earthquake that occurs after a major earthquake.
大地震过后，可能还会有很多次余震。
After a major earthquake, there may still be many 余震.
Meanings
余震yúzhèn
aftershock following a major earthquake
这次地震以后有好几次余震。
There were several aftershocks following this earthquake.
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Notes
- Etymology
余 (remaining) + 震 (quake/tremor), literally the "remaining shaking" after the main quake.
- Nuance
余震 is specifically an aftershock; the main quake itself is 主震 or just 地震.
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