震动

震動

zhèndòng

verb HSK 7-9 #8,309

Meanings

地震震动了整个城市。

Dìzhèn zhèndòng le zhěnggè chéngshì.

The earthquake shook the entire city.

这个消息震动了全国。

Zhège xiāoxī zhèndòng le quánguó.

This news caused a sensation across the country.

usage

震动 can be physical (vibration/shaking) or figurative (causing a stir). Compare with 震撼 which emphasizes a deeper emotional shock.

震 zhèn

动 dòng