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    Expressing "shake" or "shock" with 震动 (zhèndòng)

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    Degree & Intensity

    Structure

    引发 + 震动

    Explanation

    The verb 震动 (zhèndòng) means "to shake" or "to shock" and can describe both physical vibration and figurative impact. When used figuratively, it means to cause a significant stir or upheaval in a community or industry. For example, 引发震动 means "to cause a shockwave" or "to send ripples through."

    Examples

    • 这条新闻震动了整个金融行业。

      zhè tiáo xīnwén zhèndòng le zhěnggè jīnróng hángyè.

      This piece of news shook the entire financial industry.

    • 地震的消息震动了全国上下。

      dìzhèn de xiāoxi zhèndòng le quánguó shàngxià.

      The news of the earthquake shook the entire nation.

    • 手机突然震动了一下，原来是闹钟响了。

      shǒujī tūrán zhèndòng le yīxià, yuánlái shì nàozhōng xiǎng le.

      The phone suddenly vibrated — it turned out the alarm had gone off.

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