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The character 振, composed of the hand radical 扌 and the phonetic component 辰, historically denoted the physical act of shaking or brandishing, derived from its pictorial association with manual motion. Over centuries, its semantic scope expanded beyond literal vibration to include figurative meanings such as stimulating morale or rejuvenating forces, illustrating a gradual conceptual extension from tangible to abstract domains. While its graphical construction has persisted without alteration, the integration of 辰 as a sound indicator also carries connotations of cyclical movement, aligning with the character's evolving applications in contexts ranging from physical dynamics to social revitalization.
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振作起来，别灰心。
手机在口袋里振动。
这个消息振奋了所有人。
政府采取措施振兴经济。
他慷慨激昂的演讲振聋发聩。
我们需要为团队振臂一呼。
物理老师正在讲解振动的原理。
地震仪可以灵敏地监测地壳的振幅。