振奋

• Pinyin: zhèn fèn
• Hanzi breakdown: 振 = 扌(hand radical) + 辰 (time/celestial body — rousing action); 奋 = 大 + 田 (exert oneself greatly — a large figure in a field)

Meaning

To be inspired and invigorated; to rouse one's spirits. Describes a surge of motivation and emotional energy in response to good news or encouragement.

Frequently appears in the set phrase 振奋人心 (heart-stirring/inspiring). Used for both personal motivation and collective morale, particularly in formal and journalistic contexts.

Examples

1. 教练的鼓励让队员们重新振奋起来，迎接接下来的挑战。 The coach’s encouragement lifted the team’s spirits again and helped them face the next challenges.
2. 这个振奋人心的消息传来，全公司士气大振。 When the uplifting news came in, morale across the whole company soared.
3. 他用一席慷慨激昂的演讲点燃了年轻人的奋斗热情。 With a passionate speech, he ignited young people’s drive to work hard and strive forward.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, news, speeches, motivation

Tone: uplifting

Do Say

• 这项重大科研突破令整个团队为之振奋。(This major scientific breakthrough was a great source of inspiration for the entire team.)
• 他的演讲让我感到无比振奋，充满了前行的动力。(His speech left me feeling deeply inspired and full of motivation to move forward.)

Don't Say

• 我很振奋今天的天气不错 — 振奋 requires meaningful emotional or collective significance; use 高兴 or 开心 for simple everyday pleasure

Origin & History

振 (rouse/lift up) + 奋 (strive/exert effort)

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal