奋
exert oneself; raise; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to exert oneself; to rouse one's spirits; to strive
Used to describe gathering energy, making an effort, or becoming excited/animated.
Everyone was inspired by his progress.
We need to rouse our spirits and work hard.
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He is a diligent student.
He was very excited to hear the good news.
Young people should strive for success.
verb
to wave; to raise; to wield
Often used in set phrases describing physical actions like waving arms or writing vigorously.
He raised his arm and shouted, calling on everyone to unite.
I saw him wielding his brush and writing quickly, finishing the article in no time.
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In the face of difficulties, we must rise up and catch up.
The firefighters made a great effort to extinguish the fire.
The soldiers fought bravely against the enemy.
noun
a Chinese surname
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Mr. Fen is a famous scholar.
It is rare to see people with the surname Fen in daily life.
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Fen Xiangzhen was a figure in ancient times.
Excuse me, are you Mr. Fen?
There is not a single family in this village with the surname Fen.