擻 (sǒu) - To shake & to tremble

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sǒu ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

树檀

擻 · sǒu

To shake;

to tremble;

to stir up;

to energize;

used in various compound words.

To shaketo trembleto stir up

Usage highlights

Vigorous and energeticShake off dustStir up courageShake out clothesEnergize spiritsShake off sleepiness

Synonyms

  • 抖— to shake; to tremble
  • 摇— to shake; to rock
  • 振— to vibrate; to shake

Antonyms

  • 静— still; quiet
  • 止— to stop; to cease

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He shook the dust off his clothes (抖擻衣服上的灰尘).
  • The old man still has vigorous energy (精神抖擻的老人).
  • She stirred the soup with a spoon (用勺子擻了擻汤).

Collocations

  • Vigorous and energetic(精神抖擻)
  • Shake off dust(抖擻灰尘)
  • Stir up courage(擻起勇气)
  • Shake out clothes(擻衣服)
  • Energize spirits(擻精神)
  • Shake off sleepiness(擻睡意)

Idioms

  • Full of vim and vigor(精神抖擻)
  • Shake off the old and welcome the new(抖擻迎新)
  • Stir up one's courage(擻起勇气)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in the idiom 精神抖擻 to describe someone who is energetic and full of vitality.
  • The character appears in classical Chinese literature describing physical movements of shaking or stirring.

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