振作

zhèn zuò

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Common

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Definitions

1. to bestir oneself
2. to pull oneself together
3. to cheer up
4. to uplift
5. to stimulate

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 消沉 xiāo chén 消沉 xiāo chén depressed 情绪低落，不振作: depressed

Related words

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• 颓废 tuí fèi 颓废 tuí fèi decadent 不振作、消沉的状态: decadent

Synonyms

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• 振奋 zhèn fèn 振奋 zhèn fèn to stir oneself up 精神振奋，情绪高涨: to stir oneself up

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used with 精神 or 起来, as in 振作精神 or 振作起来.

Formality

Often used in written or formal speech; less common in casual conversation than 打起精神.

Example Sentences

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你必须 振作 起来，面对困难。

You must pull yourself together and face the difficulties.

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Child Words of 振作

• 作 作 zuō: worker
• 作 作 zuò: to do; to engage in
• 振 振 zhèn: to shake