振作 (zhèn zuò) — (verb) to cheer up, to pull oneself together; (adjective) upbeat, energetic

Definition

振作 means pulling yourself together or cheering up after a setback — an inner lift in mood or spirit. 积极 describes a steady, proactive outlook, while 朝气蓬勃 describes outward youthful vigor.

verb
to cheer upto pull oneself together
adjective
upbeatenergetic

Examples

  • 振作
    Tā shī bài le, dàn hěn kuài jiù zhèn zuò qǐ lái le.
    He failed, but soon cheered up.
  • 振作
    Nǐ xū yào zhèn zuò jīng shen, miàn duì tiǎo zhàn.
    You need to pull yourself together and face the challenge.
  • 振作
    Suī rán yù dào kùn nan, tā réng rán hěn zhèn zuò.
    Although he encountered difficulties, he is still upbeat.

Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.