Definitions

hàn (verb) to shake; to vibrate

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound.

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "撼" is structurally composed of the hand radical (扌) on the left, denoting manual action, combined with the component "感" on the right, which primarily provides phonetic guidance but also contributes a sense of feeling or affecting. This construction directly informs its core meaning of to shake, to rock, or to move something physically with force, a definition that has remained consistent in its usage. Over time, while retaining this primary sense of physical displacement, the character's application broadened to encompass the metaphorical shaking or moving of intangible things, such as convictions or hearts, thereby extending its use into abstract and emotional contexts without displacing its original concrete meaning.

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雷鸣震了天空。

Léi míng zhèn hàn le tiān kōng.

The thunder shook the sky.

这部电影震了所有观众。

Zhè bù diàn yǐng zhèn hàn le suǒ yǒu guān zhòng.

This movie shocked all the audience.

巨大的爆炸声动了窗户。

Jù dà de bào zhà shēng hàn dòng le chuāng hù.

The loud explosion shook the windows.

他的勇敢行为动了整个社区。

Tā de yǒng gǎn xíng wéi hàn dòng le zhěng gè shè qū.

His brave actions shook the entire community.

这场政治变革动了国家的根基。

Zhè chǎng zhèng zhì biàn gé hàn dòng le guó jiā de gēn jī.

This political change shook the foundation of the country.

她的悲惨故事深深动了我的心灵。

Tā de bēi cǎn gù shì shēn shēn hàn dòng le wǒ de xīn líng.

Her tragic story deeply moved my soul.

科学家们的发现动了传统的理论体系。

Kē xué jiā men de fā xiàn hàn dòng le chuán tǒng de lǐ lùn tǐ xì.

The scientists' discovery shook the traditional theoretical system.

这场自然灾害以无可抵挡的力量动了整个地区。

Zhè chǎng zì rán zāi hài yǐ wú kě dǐ dǎng de lì liàng hàn dòng le zhěng gè dì qū.

This natural disaster shook the entire region with an irresistible force.