振奋 (zhènfèn)

振奋 means to feel or cause a great surge of excitement, spirit, or inspiration, often used to describe news, achievements, or speeches that lift people's morale and energize them.

Meanings

[verb] to inspire; to invigorate; to uplift; to stir up enthusiasm or spirit
[adjective] inspiring; invigorating; exciting; uplifting

Example Sentences

运动员夺冠的消息令全国人民振奋，街上自发聚集了许多庆祝的市民。 Yùndòng yuán duóguàn de xiāoxi lìng quánguó rénmín zhènfèn, jiē shàng zìfā jùjíle xǔduō qìngzhù de shìmín. The news of the athlete winning the championship invigorated the whole nation, and many citizens spontaneously gathered in the streets to celebrate.

这个振奋人心的消息让团队重新燃起了斗志，决心克服眼前的困难。 Zhège zhènfèn rénxīn de xiāoxi ràng tuánduì chóngxīn rànqǐle dòuzhì, juéxīn kèfú yǎnqián de kùnnán. This inspiring news re-ignited the team's fighting spirit and their determination to overcome current difficulties.

领导人在开幕式上发表了一篇振奋人心的演讲，激励着每一位与会者。 Lǐngdǎo rén zài kāimùshì shàng fābiǎo le yī piān zhènfèn rénxīn de yǎnjiǎng, jīlì zhe měi yī wèi yùhuì zhě. The leader delivered an inspiring speech at the opening ceremony, motivating every attendee.

困境中的振奋来自于战友之间的相互鼓励和对最终胜利的坚定信念。 Kùnjìng zhōng de zhènfèn láizì yú zhànyǒu zhī jiān de xiānghù gǔlì hé duì zuìzhōng shènglì de jiāndìng xìnniàn. Invigoration in adversity comes from mutual encouragement among comrades and firm belief in ultimate victory.

科技突破的好消息让整个研究团队精神振奋，士气大增。 Kējì túpò de hǎo xiāoxi ràng zhěnggè yánjiū tuánduì jīngshén zhènfèn, shìqì dà zēng. The good news of the technological breakthrough greatly invigorated the entire research team, significantly boosting morale.

每当看到年轻一代充满活力地奋斗时，他都感到无比振奋和欣慰。 Měi dāng kàn dào niánqīng yīdài chōngmǎn huólì de fèndòu shí, tā dōu gǎndào wúbǐ zhènfèn hé xīnwèi. Whenever he sees the younger generation striving with full vitality, he feels deeply inspired and gratified.

Collocations

Collocation	Meaning
振奋人心	inspiring; uplifting; heart-stirring
精神振奋	in high spirits; feeling invigorated
令人振奋	inspiring; invigorating
振奋士气	to boost morale
振奋精神	to invigorate the spirit
感到振奋	to feel invigorated/inspired

Usage Notes

振奋 describes an uplifting of spirit, morale, or enthusiasm in response to good news, achievement, or inspiring words. The phrase 振奋人心 (literally "invigorating people's hearts") is a common four-character phrase (成语-like expression) meaning "inspiring" or "uplifting," and is frequently used in news and speeches.

振奋 is generally used for collective or individual emotional uplift in a public or meaningful context, and differs from 高兴 (happy/glad) or 兴奋 (excited), which are more personal emotional states. 振奋 carries a sense of renewed energy and fighting spirit.

Memory Hook

振 (to shake/rouse) + 奋 (to exert/strive) — 振奋 is to be roused and shaken into striving action, like a spirit awakened.