振 zhèn ㄓㄣˋ zan3

  • to shake
  • to flap
  • to vibrate
  • to resonate
  • to rise up with spirit
  • to rouse oneself

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 振 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 振奋 振奮 ( zhèn fèn zan3 fan5 ) 起来 起來 ( qǐ lai hei2 loi4 )!

    Chin up!

  • 三振出局 ( sān zhèn chū jú saam1 zan3 ceot1 guk6 )!

    Strike three!

  • 事业 事業 ( shì yè si6 jip6 ) 会 會 ( huì wui2 ) 很 ( hěn han2 ) 快 ( kuài faai3 ) 重振 ( chóng zhèn cung5 zan3 )。

    Business will recover soon.

  • 情况 情況 ( qíng kuàng cing4 fong3 ) 正在 ( zhèng zài zing3 zoi6 ) 改善 ( gǎi shàn goi2 sin6 ), 所以 ( suǒ yǐ so2 ji5 ) 振作 ( zhèn zuò zan3 zok3 ) 起来 起來 ( qǐ lai hei2 loi4 )!

    The situation is improving, so cheer up!

  • 台币 台幣 ( Tái bì toi4 bai6 ) 上涨 上漲 ( shàng zhǎng soeng6 zoeng3 ), 造成 ( zào chéng zou6 sing4 ) 台湾 台灣 ( Tái wān toi4 waan1 ) 的 ( de dik1 ) 出口 ( chū kǒu ceot1 hau2 ) 贸易 貿易 ( mào yì mau6 jik6 ) 不振 ( bù zhèn bat1 zan3 )。

    The Taiwanese dollar appreciated, causing Taiwanese exports to slump.

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