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Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "振", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "振", and master the standard way of writing the character "振".
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振 [zhèn]
1. Move; wave: 振动 (vibration), 振荡 (oscillation), 振幅 (amplitude), 振臂 (wave one’s arm), 振聋发聩 (figuratively awaken confused and numb people).
2. Rise up; awaken: 振奋 (encouragement), 振作 (make an effort), 振兴 (revive)【xīng】, 振兴有辞 (revive with words).
3. An ancient same meaning as "赈" (relief); to provide aid.
4. An ancient same meaning as "震" (shock); to astound.
振 [zhèn]
- Original meaning: relief; aid.
- Character formation: phono-semantic; it comprises the hand (手) and the phonetic element (辰).
1. The same original meaning (To relieve).
2. To save; to remedy (rescue).
3. To vibrate; to shake.
4. To hold up; to brandish.
5. To astound; to shock.
6. To reorganize; to rectify.
7. To stir oneself to action; to rise up.
8. To abandon; to discard.
9. To sprout; to grow.
振 [zhèn]
- Surname.
引
- Original meaning: aid; relief.
- 引: 1. 动 (movement).
- Examples from ancient texts and usages demonstrate various meanings associated with the character.
如: 振恤 (provide relief), 振贷 (lend aid), 振业 (aid those suffering), 振穷 (help the poor).
1. Examples of saving; remedying include 振理 (remedy), 振除 (to save).
2. Examples of vibrating or shaking include 振玉 (the sound of a precious jade when struck), 振讯 (to vibrate), 振掉 (to shake off), 振衣裳 (to shake the clothes).
3. Examples of raising or brandishing include 振羽 (to flap wings), 振豪 (erect fine hairs).
4. Examples of shocking or astounding include 振声激扬 (to astound with one's voice).
5. Examples of reorganizing or rectifying include 振兵 (to assemble troops), 振旅 (to organize forces), 振饰 (to tidy up and embellish).
6. Examples of stirring oneself to action include 振起 (to rise up); often found in motivational literature.
7. Examples of abandonment or removing include 振耻 (to remove verg).
8. Examples of sprouting or growing include wood that is substantial and flowers that bloom.
*See「振振」(second entry) for more context and usage.