zan3 fan5振奮振奋
Jyutpingzan3 fan5
Yalejan fáhn
Definition
To inspire, rouse, galvanize, or raise one's spirits.
neutralemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the internal feeling of being energized or having one's morale boosted by external events. It is formal enough to appear in news reports or speeches but remains perfectly natural in serious personal conversation. When describing something that causes this feeling, the phrase 振奮人心 is the standard way to express that a situation is inspiring.
Examples
Everyone was very inspired after hearing this good news.
His speech was very rousing and left us feeling moved.
Related words
Common phrases
inspiring; heartening
high-spirited; in high spirits
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
