振奋 zhènfèn to stir oneself up
to stir oneself up; to raise one's spirits; to inspire
How to remember 振奋: 振 to arouse + 奋 strive = to stir oneself up.
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How it is used
- To be stirred to an excited high, or to inspire - 消息令人振奋 (xiāoxi lìng rén zhènfèn) the news is heartening; 振奋人心 (zhènfèn rénxīn) inspiring, uplifting.
- Works as adjective (feeling uplifted) or verb (to inspire). Contrast 振作: 振奋 = raised by good news; 振作 = pulled back up from a slump.