振奋

振奮

zhènfèn

verb HSK 7-9 #10,735

Meanings

1 to inspire
2 to uplift
3 to be inspired
4 stirring

Characters

to shake; to rouse

to exert; to strive

Examples

这个消息令人振奋。

Zhège xiāoxi lìngrén zhènfèn.

This news is inspiring.

全国人民为之振奋。

Quánguó rénmín wèi zhī zhènfèn.

The whole nation was inspired by it.

我们需要振奋精神，继续前进。

Wǒmen xūyào zhènfèn jīngshén, jìxù qiánjìn.

We need to lift our spirits and keep moving forward.

Tips

usage

振奋 can be used as a verb (to inspire/be inspired) or adjective (inspiring). 振奋人心 = inspiring/heartening. 振奋精神 = lift one's spirits.

Stroke Order

振 zhèn

奋 fèn