Definition
奋 is a bound form (cannot stand alone) that appears in compound words. Its core meaning is 'to strive, exert effort' — seen in 奋斗 (struggle), 勤奋 (diligent), and 兴奋 (excited). It also conveys 'to raise, lift' in words like 奋起 (to rise up) and 振奋 (to inspire, rouse).
b.f.
(bound form) to striveto exert oneself(bound form) to raiseto lift
Examples
- 。Tā wèile mèngxiǎng búduàn fèn dòu.He keeps striving for his dream.
- 。Tā shì yí gè qín fèn de xuéshēng.He is a diligent student.
- ，。Tīngdào zhège xiāoxi, tā hěn xīng fèn.Upon hearing the news, he was very excited.
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