Writing
振动 (zhèndòng) — how to say "to vibrate" in Chinese
振动
To vibrate, vibration
verb
Character composition
振
to shake, to inspire
动
to move
Radicals / Keys
手
Hand
#64 · shǒu · 4 strokes
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Collocations
振动起来
zhèn dòng qǐ lái
start vibrating
产生振动
chǎn shēng zhèn dòng
produce vibration
Examples
当地火车经过时，整个房子都能感觉到轻微的振动。
When the local train passes by, the whole house can feel a slight vibration.
手机在振动。
The phone is vibrating.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "to vibrate" in Chinese?
"to vibrate" in Chinese is 振动 (zhèndòng).
What does 振动 mean in English?
振动 (zhèndòng) means "To vibrate, vibration".
How is 振动 pronounced?
It is pronounced zhèndòng (written as zhendong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to vibrate" in Chinese characters?
It is written 振动: 振 has 10 strokes, 动 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 振动?
振动 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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