Definition
奋发 means 'to rouse oneself and strive forward' — it describes a determined, energetic effort to achieve something, often after a period of difficulty or stagnation. You'll see it in formal or motivational contexts, like 奋发图强 ('strive to become stronger') or 奋发向上 ('forge ahead with vigor'). It's a verb but often used in a literary or set-phrase style, not in casual conversation.
v.
to rouse oneself to actionto strive with determination
Examples
- 奋发，。Wǒmen yào fèn fā nǔlì, shíxiàn mèngxiǎng.We must strive hard and realize our dreams.
- ，。Tā fèn fā tú qiáng, zhōngyú qǔdé le chénggōng.He strove to become stronger and finally achieved success.
- ，奋发。Miànduì kùnnan, dàjiā gèngjiā fèn fā xiàng shàng.Facing difficulties, everyone became even more determined to forge ahead.
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