振作 zhènzuò to bestir oneself
to bestir oneself; to pull oneself together; to cheer up; to uplift; to stimulate
How to remember 振作: 振 to arouse + 作 do = to bestir oneself.
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How it is used
- To rouse flagging spirits, pull oneself together - 振作起来 (zhènzuò qǐlái) buck up, pull yourself together; 振作精神 (zhènzuò jīngshén) gather one's spirits.
- Contrast 振奋 (zhènfèn): 振作 is climbing back up from a low, often said to encourage someone; 振奋 is being lifted to an excited high.