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振
zhèn, zhèng
Description
“振”常常用来表示挥动或摇动，比如“振动”和“振作”。
"振" is often used to indicate waving or shaking, such as in "振动" and "振作".
它也有让精神变得更好、更有力量的意思。
It also means to make the spirit better and stronger.
Meanings
振动zhèndòng
to vibrate; to shake
手机在桌子上振动。
The phone is vibrating on the table.
振作zhènzuò
to cheer up; to rouse oneself
你要振作起来。
You need to cheer up.
振zhèn
to wave; to shake (something)
鸟振了振翅膀。
The bird fluttered its wings.
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Notes
- Etymology
振 has the hand radical 扌, showing an action done with the hand.
- Nuance
mostly used in compounds like 振动, 振作; rarely used alone in speech.
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