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震
zhèn
Description
"震"常常和地震有关，表示大地在动。
"震" is often related to earthquakes, indicating the ground is shaking.
它也可以表示心里很吃惊，被大事情吓到。
It can also mean being shocked or frightened by something big.
Meanings
震zhèn
to shake; to quake; to vibrate
房子突然震了一下。
The house suddenly shook.
震zhèn
to shock; to be greatly astonished
这个消息让大家很震惊。
This news shocked everyone.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally referred to thunder shaking, later extended to earthquakes and emotional shock.
- Nuance
震 usually appears in compounds like 地震 or 震动 rather than alone.
In videos
“摇摇船无法形容我此时此刻的震”
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