shake, vibrate, brace up

is composed of the radical of (hand) and (time). depicts supports that prevent a cliff from collapsing and carries the meanings of shaking or raising. A person’s hand can raise things. Therefore, is used to mean to shake or to raise.

Vocabulary of 振

  • 振作 (cheer up)
  • 振奮 (inspire)
  • 振幅 (amplitude)

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