振作

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Meaning and Usage

The word 振作 (zhènzuò) means to pull oneself together, to cheer up, or to regain energy and spirit after feeling down or discouraged. It is often used when someone needs to recover from setbacks, sadness, or fatigue.

Common Contexts

振作 is commonly used in emotional or motivational contexts, such as encouraging someone who is sad, tired, or facing difficulties. It implies an active effort to restore one's mental or emotional strength.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 振作起来: to pull oneself together, often used to urge someone to recover quickly.
  • 振作精神: to cheer up or boost one's spirit.
  • 振作努力: to make an effort with renewed energy.

Usage Notes

When using 振作, the focus is on regaining a positive mental state. It is more formal and literary than casual phrases like 加油 or 精神 but is common in written and spoken Mandarin. Avoid confusing 振作 with similar words like 振奋, which emphasizes excitement rather than recovery.

Summary

Use 振作 when you want to express the idea of recovering emotionally or mentally from a negative state and encouraging oneself or others to regain strength and continue forward.

Example Sentences

When facing setbacks, we need to pull ourselves together and keep working

He had a breakup, but he quickly pulled himself together and stopped

The teacher encouraged the students to cheer up and face new challenges.