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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
振兴zhènxīngZhengxing district of Dandong city 丹東市HSK 7, v, 16 strokes, rank #39221, Very Hard
振兴zhènxīngto reviveHSK 7, v, 16 strokes, rank #39221, Very Hard
振兴zhènxīngto revitalizeHSK 7, v, 16 strokes, rank #39221, Very Hard
振兴zhènxīngto invigorateHSK 7, v, 16 strokes, rank #39221, Very Hard
振兴zhènxīngto re-energizeHSK 7, v, 16 strokes, rank #39221, Very Hard
振兴zhènxīngZhengxing district of Dandong city 丹東市|丹东市[Dan1 dong1 shi4], LiaoningHSK 7, unknown, 16 strokes, rank #39221, Very Hard
zhènxīng(Zhen4xing1)zhen xing T4
  1. 1Zhengxing district of Dandong city 丹東市
  2. 2to revive
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March 24, 2026

振兴(振興)zhènxīng(Zhen4xing1)

振兴 (zhènxīng) means to revive or revitalize, often used in contexts related to economic development or cultural rejuvenation. This term is commonly used in discussions about efforts to invigorate a community, industry, or specific sector, emphasizing the restoration of energy and growth.

Strokes16Frequency#39221DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

振兴 is often associated with government initiatives in China aimed at revitalizing local economies, especially in regions with historical significance or economic decline. This term is frequently heard in the context of national policies aimed at improving rural areas.

Memory tip

Think of the character 振 (zhèn) as a 'vibrant wave' that revitalizes everything around it, while 兴 (xīng) looks like a 'rising sun' bringing new energy. Together, they depict a scene where a community is energized and uplifted.

Meanings of 振兴

zhènxīng(Zhen4xing1)
1Zhengxing district of Dandong city 丹東市
2to revive
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振兴Simplified
振興Traditional
16Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#39221Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

振兴 (revitalize) vs 复兴 (revive) — use 振兴 when emphasizing the revitalization of a sector or community, while 复兴 focuses more on the revival of a tradition or culture.

Usage Notes

振兴 is typically used in formal contexts, such as government reports or business discussions. Common collocations include 经济振兴 (economic revitalization) and 文化振兴 (cultural revitalization). Be cautious with the tone; the correct pronunciation is zhènxīng, with the fourth tone on 振 and the first tone on 兴.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 振兴 is essential for learners looking to engage in advanced discussions about societal and economic issues. Students should focus on its application in real-world contexts and practice using it in sentences related to revitalization efforts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 振兴 with similar words like 发展 (fāzhǎn, development) or 提升 (tíshēng, to promote), which can lead to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我们需要发展经济' (We need to develop the economy) when '振兴经济' would be more appropriate for emphasizing revitalization.

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Component characters

振zhènto shake
10 strokes扌
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兴Xīngto rise
HSK 26 strokes八
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How to say Zhengxing district of Dandong city 丹東市 in Chinese

“Zhengxing district of Dandong city 丹東市” in Chinese is振兴zhènxīng

振兴 (zhènxīng) means to revive or revitalize, often used in contexts related to economic development or cultural rejuvenation. This term is commonly used in discussions about efforts to invigorate a community, industry, or specific sector, emphasizing the restoration of energy and growth.

When to use 振兴

振兴 is typically used in formal contexts, such as government reports or business discussions. Common collocations include 经济振兴 (economic revitalization) and 文化振兴 (cultural revitalization). Be cautious with the tone; the correct pronunciation is zhènxīng, with the fourth tone on 振 and the first tone on 兴.

振兴 or something close to it

振兴 (revitalize) vs 复兴 (revive) — use 振兴 when emphasizing the revitalization of a sector or community, while 复兴 focuses more on the revival of a tradition or culture.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 振兴 with similar words like 发展 (fāzhǎn, development) or 提升 (tíshēng, to promote), which can lead to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我们需要发展经济' (We need to develop the economy) when '振兴经济' would be more appropriate for emphasizing revitalization.

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You can say '政府正在努力振兴地方经济' (The government is working hard to revitalize the local economy).

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