振动 zhèndòng to vibrate
to vibrate; to shake; vibration
How to remember 振动: 振 to arouse + 动 move = to vibrate.
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How it is used
- The physics term for oscillation, to vibrate - 声音由物体振动产生 (shēngyīn yóu wùtǐ zhèndòng chǎnshēng) sound comes from objects vibrating.
- Distinguish 震动 (zhèndòng, same sound): 震动 is a violent shake or emotional shock; a phone's vibrate mode is usually 震动. 振动 is regular, periodic oscillation.