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奋发

Word · VerbTraditional奮發

be high-spirited; strive energetically

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

verb

to be high-spirited and full of energy; to strive with vigor

formal

Used to describe a positive, proactive state of mind and action, often in the context of working hard for a goal or ideal.

Qīng青
nián年
yī一
dài代
yào要
fèn奋
fā发
xiàng向
shàng上
 ,
wèi为
guó国
jiā家
gòng贡
xiàn献
lì力
liàng量
 。

The younger generation should strive to make progress and contribute to the country.

Zài在
tuán团
duì队
jīng精
shén神
de的
jī激
lì励
xià下
 ,
quán全
tǐ体
yuán员
gōng工
fèn奋
fā发
gōng工
zuò作
 。

Inspired by team spirit, all employees worked with great energy.

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Tā他
suī虽
shēn身
chǔ处
nì逆
jìng境
 ,
yī依
rán然
fèn奋
fā发
yǒu有
wéi为
 。

Despite being in adversity, he remained high-spirited and accomplished.

Zhěng整
gè个
mín民
zú族
zhèng正
yǐ以
fèn奋
fā发
tú图
qiáng强
de的
jīng精
shén神
tuī推
dòng动
fù复
xīng兴
 。

The whole nation is promoting its revival with a spirit of striving for strength.