振
shake; vibrate; rouse; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 17 examplesverb
to shake; to wave; to flap
Used for physical movements of swinging or flapping objects, especially wings or writing tools.
The eagle flapped its wings and flew into the sky.
He shook his pen and wrote rapidly, finishing the report quickly.
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The wind shook the tree branches nonstop.
She waved her arm and shouted loudly, calling on everyone to join the activity.
The butterfly flapped its wings and landed on the flower.
verb
to vibrate; to oscillate
technicalProfessional term for physical periodic motion, used in physics and engineering contexts.
This machine uses resonance to improve vibration efficiency.
Harmonic vibration will damage precision instruments.
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Amplitude determines the volume of sound waves.
The ground experienced violent vibration during the earthquake.
The phone vibration mode will not disturb others.
verb
to rouse; to boost morale; to cheer up
formalUsed to describe improving one's mental state or motivating others.
He felt very excited when he heard the news of winning the award.
Please cheer up and meet the new challenges.
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The audience's applause lifted the team's spirits.
This inspirational song always cheers me up.
After failing, he quickly rallied and started his business again.
noun
surname Zhen
A relatively rare Chinese family name.
Mr. Zhen is a new colleague at our company.
Professor Zhen will give a lecture next week.