振奋

zhèn fèn · HSK 7

to inspire

💪 振 shake/rouse + 奋 exert oneself = shake yourself awake and push hard

振 means to shake or rouse; 奋 means to exert or strive. Together they describe stirring up your own energy and lifting your spirits. Note 奋 and 奋斗 (to struggle) share the same effort-driven character.

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