Definition
精神抖擞 is a fixed four-character idiom (chengyu) meaning 'in high spirits' or 'in excellent form'. It describes someone who is full of energy and enthusiasm, often with a confident or vigorous posture. The literal sense ('spirit shake, rouse') is not transparent, so it's best learned as a set expression.
f.e.
in high spiritsin excellent formfull of energy and vigor
Examples
- 精神抖擞。Tā měitiān zǎoshang dōu jīng shén dǒu sǒu de qù shàngbān.He goes to work in high spirits every morning.
- 精神抖擞。Dàjiā jīng shén dǒu sǒu de zǒu jìn le bǐsài chǎngdì.Everyone entered the competition arena full of energy.
- ，精神抖擞。Lǎorénjiā suīrán niánjì dà, dàn yīrán jīng shén dǒu sǒu.Although the elderly person is old, they are still in excellent form.
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