振
作

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The word 振作 is formed by combining two characters, each contributing a vivid physical metaphor to create a unified concept. 振 (zhèn) depicts the action of shaking or stirring something up, like raising a spirit or rousing energy. 作 (zuò) conveys the idea of rising up, getting to work, or springing into action. Together, they paint a single, powerful image: the act of shaking off passivity or low spirits to rise up with renewed vigor and purpose, much like stirring oneself from stillness into determined motion.

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你要振作起来。

Nǐ yào zhènzuò qǐlái.

You need to cheer up.

失败后他努力振作。

Shībài hòu tā nǔlì zhènzuò.

After failing, he tried hard to pull himself together.

为了家庭，他必须振作精神。

Wèile jiātíng, tā bìxū zhènzuò jīngshén.

For the sake of his family, he must brace himself.

虽然遇到了挫折，但他很快振作起来。

Suīrán yù dào le cuòzhé, dàn tā hěn kuài zhènzuò qǐlái.

Although he encountered setbacks, he quickly cheered up.

在逆境中振作精神是个人成长的重要一步。

Zài nìjìng zhōng zhènzuò jīngshén shì gèrén chéngzhǎng de zhòngyào yī bù.

Bracing oneself in adversity is an important step in personal growth.

Word Definition - 振作

zhèn zuò to bestir oneself; to pull oneself together; to cheer up; to uplift; to stimulate

Individual Character Details

振 zhèn
作 zuō, zuò