振 Stroke Order — How to Write 振
振 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
振 Radical and Character Components
振 is a phono-semantic compound: 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while 辰 indicates the sound.
Radical: 扌 + 7 more strokes
振 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhèn
Meanings of 振 in Chinese
1
zhèn振
To move, wave, or vibrate; to rouse or stir, often used to describe awakening or enlightening others.
老师的讲话振聋发聩，点醒了许多迷茫的学生。
The teacher's speech was profoundly enlightening, awakening many confused students.
To rouse, to bestir oneself, to uplift, or to revitalize; often used in phrases like 'to be inspired' or 'to pull oneself together'.
遇到挫折时，我们应该振作精神，重新开始。
When encountering setbacks, we should bestir ourselves and start anew.
To provide relief or aid, especially to those in need or affected by disaster.
募集善款以振灾民。
To raise funds to relieve disaster victims.
Same as '震' (zhèn), meaning to shake with power, to awe, or to intimidate.
雄狮一声怒吼，振动山谷。
The mighty lion's roar shook the valley.
Common Words and Phrases with 振
1
raise one's arm, typically to express excitement or to rally.
当她完成艰难的攀登，站在山顶时，她激动地向天空振臂。
As she completed the arduous climb and stood on the mountain peak, she excitedly raised her arm towards the sky.
2
raise arm in call for action
在演唱会高潮时，歌手振臂一呼，全场观众立刻跟着沸腾起来。
At the climax of the concert, the singer raised an arm and gave a rousing shout, and the entire audience immediately erupted in excitement.
3
to fear; to dread
在雷暴之夜，小猫因闪电和雷声而振怖。
On a stormy night, the kitten was terrified by the lightning and thunder.
4
Vibration or oscillation.
电子设备中常常会发生高频振荡。
High-frequency oscillations often occur in electronic devices.
5
The rapid back-and-forth or to-and-fro oscillatory motion of an object or part of an object.
手机的振动模式提醒我有一个新消息。
The phone's vibration mode alerted me to a new message.
6
To inspirit or inspire; to uplift one's spirits and encourage vigorous effort.
这场胜利让整个团队都感到振奋。
This victory greatly boosted the morale of the entire team.
7
Amplitude, the maximum deviation of a physical quantity from its equilibrium position during a vibration process.
这个钟摆的振幅会随着时间逐渐减小。
The amplitude of this pendulum will gradually decrease over time.
8
To relieve or rescue those in distress; to provide aid and save from predicament.
这家慈善组织积极行动、振救了许多受灾家庭。
This charitable organization actively worked to provide relief to many affected families.
9
panic-stricken; terrified and trembling
突如其来的变故让在场的所有人都感到振恐，不知所措。
The sudden turn of events made everyone present feel terrified and at a loss.
10
To rouse the deaf and awaken the unhearing; metaphorically, to profoundly enlighten or shock people out of ignorance or apathy.
那位教授的讲座振聋发聩，让在场的许多学生对环境保护有了全新的认识。
The professor's lecture was profoundly enlightening, giving many students present a completely new understanding of environmental protection.
11
To inspire awe or strike with fear; to intimidate.
他的威严气势让所有人都感到振慑
His imposing presence made everyone feel a sense of dread.
12
To bestir oneself; to rouse one's spirit.
经过一番彻底的整顿，这家老店重新振刷，焕发出了新的生机。
After a thorough reorganization, this old shop revitalized itself, exuding new vitality.
13
to revitalize; to invigorate and develop
我们应该共同努力，振兴地方经济，为社区带来更多就业机会。
We should work together to revitalize the local economy, bringing more job opportunities to the community.
14
To flap wings.
小鸟在枝头振翼欲飞，准备迎接清晨的阳光。
The little bird flapped its wings on the branch, ready to fly and welcome the morning sun.
15
To vibrate, tremble, or pulsate rapidly.
长时间的奔跑让运动员的双腿开始振颤。
Long-distance running caused the athlete's legs to start trembling.
16
To speak confidently and at length, often in self-justification, presenting arguments that appear plausible.
尽管证据确凿，他还是振振有辞地为自己的错误辩解
Despite the conclusive evidence, he still glibly and confidently defended his mistake.
More words with 振
- xié谐zhèn振Resonance
- xié谐zhèn振zǐ子Harmonic oscillator
- hé核cí磁gòng共zhèn振MRI, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- zhèn振zuò作Cheer up, Buck up
- bú不zhèn振sluggish, depressed
- dà大zhèn振greatly boosted, greatly invigorated
- shí食yù欲bú不zhèn振loss of appetite, poor appetite
- zhèn振chì翅flap wings, beat wings
- zhèn振dòng动fāng方xiàng向Vibration direction, Direction of vibration
- zhèn振hé翮Flap wings, Spread wings
- zhèn振zuò作jīng精shén神Cheer up, Pull yourself together
- chóng重zhèn振revitalize, reinvigorate
- jīng精shen神zhèn振fèn奋in high spirits, uplifted
- lìng令rén人zhèn振fèn奋inspiring, uplifting
- shì士qi气dà大zhèn振Morale greatly boosted, Spirits lifted
- wéi为zhī之yí一zhèn振Be invigorated, Be uplifted
- zhèn振dòng动xì系tǒng统vibration system, oscillating system
- zhèn振xīng兴zhōng中Revitalizing, Under revitalization
- zhèn振zuò作qǐ起lai来Cheer up, Buck up
- jīng精shen神bú不zhèn振low spirits, listless
Idioms with 振
- zhèn振fèn奋rén人xīn心uplifting and inspiring
- zhèn振zhèn振yǒu有cí词speak volubly and self-righteously
- bān班shī师zhèn振lǚ旅withdraw and reorganize the army
- fā发lóng聋zhèn振kuì聩To awaken the ignorant or complacent
- shēng声yù誉dà大zhèn振greatly enhance one's reputation
- shēng声zhèn振huán寰yǔ宇renown shakes the world
- wěi委mǐ靡bù不zhèn振dejected and dispirited
- wěi萎mǐ靡bù不zhèn振dispirited and dejected
- yī一jué蹶bù不zhèn振demoralized and unable to recover after setback
- zhèn振lǐng领tí提gāng纲Grasp the main points
- zhèn振lóng聋qǐ启kuì聩To enlighten the ignorant or awaken the unresponsive
- zhèn振yī衣tí提lǐng领grasp the crux of the matter
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Open the tool →Questions about 振
What does 振 mean in Chinese?
振 (zhèn) means “To move, wave, or vibrate” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 振?
振 is pronounced zhèn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 振 have?
振 has 10 strokes.
How do you write 振?
振 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 振?
The radical of 振 is 扌, and 振 is a phono-semantic compound.