撼

hàn
感 + 扌

Definitions

hàn (verb) to shake; to vibrate

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. 扌 represents the meaning and 感 represents the sound.

Semantic: 扌 Phonetic: 感

About

撼 is a phonosemantic compound combining the hand radical 扌 with the phonetic component 感 (gǎn). The 扌 radical categorizes the character under actions involving physical manipulation and the application of force. 感 typically means 'feeling' or 'emotion'; here its role is to indicate the pronunciation, though its semantic overtones align with the extended meanings. The primary definition of 撼 is to shake, rock, or jolt a heavy object vigorously. From this idea of physical instability, the sense evolved to describe profound psychological or emotional impacts, moving someone deeply, unsettling firmly held beliefs, or causing a major disturbance in a stable situation.

Example Sentences Hide

雷鸣震撼了天空。

Léi míng zhèn hàn le tiān kōng.

The thunder shook the sky.

这部电影震撼了所有观众。

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

This movie shocked all the audience.

巨大的爆炸声撼动了窗户。

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

The loud explosion shook the windows.

他的勇敢行为撼动了整个社区。

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

His brave actions shook the entire community.

这场政治变革撼动了国家的根基。

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

This political change shook the foundation of the country.

她的悲惨故事深深撼动了我的心灵。

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

Her tragic story deeply moved my soul.

科学家们的发现撼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撼动了整个地区。

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.

Related Characters

Component: 感

憾 鳡 鱤 轗

Component: 扌

把 提 打 报 接 指 据 拉 持 技 找 推 投 护

Example Words

震撼 摇撼 撼动 撼天动地 蚍蜉撼树 震撼性