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震
zhèn
Description
"震"常常用来说地面在动，就是地震。
"震" is often used to describe the ground shaking, that is, an earthquake.
它也可以表示人心里很吃惊，非常害怕或者感动。
It can also express that a person is very shocked, scared, or touched.
Meanings
地震dìzhèn
earthquake; to shake (of the ground)
昨天晚上这里地震了。
There was an earthquake here last night.
震zhèn
to shake; to vibrate
很大的声音震得窗户响。
The loud noise made the windows rattle.
震惊zhènjīng
to shock; to astonish deeply
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 the earth; now widely means shaking or shock.
- Nuance
震 often implies a strong, sudden vibration, stronger than 动 (to move).
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