Definitions

sǒu used in 抖擻|抖擞[dǒu sǒu]
sòu (dialect) to stoke the embers (to revive a fire); Taiwan pr. [sǒu]

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic: Phonetic:

About

The character "擞" derives from its traditional counterpart "擻", constructed with the hand radical (扌) to denote manual action and the phonetic component "數", which was later simplified to "数" in the modern form, guiding pronunciation while the semantic core remained tied to motions of shaking or vibrating. Historically, its meaning has centered on physical agitation, such as shaking off dust or causing something to tremble, though it gradually acquired extended uses in abstract contexts, like stirring up emotions or energizing a person's spirit. The structural shift from "擻" to "擞" streamlined the phonetic element without altering the fundamental link to hand-oriented activity, reflecting a broader tendency in character development where visual complexity is reduced for utility while preserving original conceptual associations.

Example Sentences Hide

他工作起来精神抖

Tā gōngzuò qǐlái jīngshén dǒusǒu.

He works with great energy.

早上起床后,他精神抖

Zǎoshang qǐchuáng hòu, tā jīngshén dǒusǒu.

After getting up in the morning, he is full of energy.

运动让他精神抖

Yùndòng ràng tā jīngshén dǒusǒu.

Exercise makes him energetic.

听到好消息,他立刻精神抖

Tīngdào hǎo xiāoxi, tā lìkè jīngshén dǒusǒu.

Hearing the good news, he immediately became energized.

尽管天气寒冷,他依然精神抖地跑步。

Jǐnguǎn tiānqì hánlěng, tā yīrán jīngshén dǒusǒu de pǎobù.

Despite the cold weather, he still runs energetically.

在重要的比赛前,运动员们个个精神抖

Zài zhòngyào de bǐsài qián, yùndòngyuánmen gègè jīngshén dǒusǒu.

Before an important competition, all the athletes are full of energy.

经过短暂的休息,团队重新抖精神,继续前进。

Jīngguò duǎnzàn de xiūxi, tuánduì chóngxīn dǒusǒu jīngshén, jìxù qiánjìn.

After a short rest, the team regained their energy and continued forward.

面对挑战,我们需要抖精神,迎难而上。

Miànduì tiǎozhàn, wǒmen xūyào dǒusǒu jīngshén, yíngnán érshàng.

Facing challenges, we need to brace ourselves and overcome difficulties.