Definition
振作 (zhèn zuò) means 'to cheer up / pull oneself together' — it's a verb (often with 起来) for bouncing back after a setback or low moment. It differs from 积极 (jījí 'positive, proactive'), which describes a stable, forward-looking attitude, and from 活跃 (huóyuè 'lively'), which refers to active participation or a lively atmosphere. 朝气蓬勃 (zhāoqìpéngbó) implies youthful vigor, not recovery.
verb
to cheer upto pull oneself together
adjective
upbeatenergetic
Examples
- ，振作。Tā shībài le, dàn hěn kuài jiù zhèn zuò qǐlai le.He failed, but soon cheered up.
- 振作，。Nǐ xūyào zhèn zuò jīngshén, miànduì tiǎozhàn.You need to pull yourself together and face the challenge.
- ，振作。Suīrán yùdào kùnnán, tā réngrán hěn zhèn zuò.Although he encountered difficulties, he is still upbeat.
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