Definition
为之一振 is a fixed four-character expression meaning 'to feel a sudden surge of energy or optimism (because of something)'. The character 为 is pronounced wèi in standard usage (meaning 'because of'), though the dictionary input shows wéi. This phrase is often used as a predicate complement after a motivational event, good news, or an impressive performance. It carries a literary or formal register and is common in written Chinese and news reporting. You can use it in the pattern '令/让人∼' or after a clause describing the cause.
f.e.
to be buoyed upto feel invigoratedto get a sudden lift (from something exciting or positive)
Examples
- ,为之一振。Tīng dào zhège hǎo xiāoxi, tā dùnshí wéi.Hearing this good news, he felt an immediate surge of optimism.
- 为之一振。Nà chǎng jīngcǎi de yǎnjiǎng ràng suǒyǒu tīngzhòng wéi.That brilliant speech gave every member of the audience a boost of energy.
- 为之一振。Qiúduì zài zuìhòu shíkè de jìnqiú lìng quánchǎng wéi.The team's last-minute goal lifted the entire stadium.
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