振奋

zhèn fèn

to stir oneself up

HSK 6

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"振奋" means to stir up one's spirit or morale, often used when someone feels encouraged or motivated after an event or news. It conveys a sense of emotional uplift and renewed energy.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used in contexts involving motivation, encouragement, or morale boosting, such as sports, work, or study environments.

Collocations

Usage Notes

"振奋" is often used in formal or semi-formal contexts. It usually describes a positive emotional change triggered by external factors like news, speeches, or achievements. It differs from similar words like "激动" which often implies excitement but can be more intense or emotional, while "振奋" emphasizes encouragement and motivation.

Example Sentences

这次比赛的胜利让全队都感到振奋。

Zhè cì bǐsài de shènglì ràng quán duì dōu gǎndào zhènfèn.

The victory in this competition made the whole team feel uplifted.

听到好消息,他立刻振奋起来,充满了干劲。

Tīng dào hǎo xiāoxi, tā lìkè zhènfèn qǐlái, chōngmǎnle gànjìn.

Upon hearing the good news, he immediately cheered up and was full of

老师的话振奋了学生们的士气。

Lǎoshī de huà zhènfènle xuéshēngmen de shìqì.

The teacher's words lifted the students' morale.