How to write 奋

奋 奮 fèn [动] 【本义】: 鸟类振羽展翅 [Original Meaning]: (Said of a bird) to take wing 1. 鸟张开并振动翅膀：～飞。～翅。 1. (Said of a bird) to spread and flap wings: ~fly; ~wings. 2. 振作，鼓劲，振动：～起。～力。～勇。～不顾身。振～。勤～。兴～。 2. To raise, exert oneself, act vigorously: ~up; ~strength; ~courage; ~recklessly; ~shaking; ~hardworking; ~thriving. 3. 提起，举起：～臂。～袂（举袖，形容奋发的样子）。～笔疾书。 3. To lift, raise: ~arm; ~sleeve (to raise the sleeve, to describe the appearance of being vigorous); ~pen to write swiftly. 【造字法】: 会意。金文字形，中间是“隹”(鸟);外面象鸟振翅欲飞之势;下面是“田”，表示空旷的田野。 [Character Formation]: Ideogram. The ancient form contains "隹" (bird) in the middle, representing a bird flapping its wings about to fly, with "田" below, indicating an open field. 【引】 1. 《说文》：奮，翚也。 1. "Shuowen": 奮 means 'to take wing.' 2. 张衡《西京赋》：奋隼归凫。 2. Zhang Heng in "The Rhapsody of Western Capital": The falcon spreads its wings to return. 3. 《淮南子·原道》：羽翼奋也。 3. "Huainanzi: Principles of Dao": The wings are flapping. 4. 《尔雅·释鸟》：雉绝有力奋，鸡绝有力奋。 4. "Erya: Explanations of Birds": The pheasant can flap its wings powerfully, as can the chicken. 5. 《诗·邶风·柏舟》：不能奋飞。 5. "Book of Songs": Cannot take flight. 6. 《虞初新志·秋声诗自序》：于是宾客无不变色离席，奋袖出臂。 6. "Yuchu Collection: Preface to Autumn Sounds Poetry": At this, the guests all turned pale and left their seats, lifting their sleeves and arms. 7. 《聊斋志异·促织》：虫暴怒，直奔，遂相腾击，振奋作声。 7. "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio: Cricket": The insect was furious, rushing straight ahead, and then they battled each other, creating a vibrating sound. 【例】 又如:奋翅(振翼起飞);奋翼(振翼高飞);奋翔(振翼高飞);奋鳞(龙腾飞);奋翮(展翅，振羽) Also: flapping wings (taking off); soaring powerfully; flying high with wings; the dragon soaring in flight; spreading wings (flapping feathers). 【其他义项】 2. 鼓起劲来，振作 ([En.] raise;exert oneself;act vigorously) 1. 《广雅·释言》：奋，振也。 1. "Guangya": 奮 means 'to shake.' 2. 清· 徐珂《清稗类钞·战事类》：拔刀奋起，率众袭之。 2. Qing Dynasty - Xu Ke’s "Collection of Qings": Draw the sword with determination, leading the crowd to attack. 3. 汉· 贾谊《过秦论》：及至始皇，奋六世之余烈。 3. Han - Jia Yi’s "Discourse on the Qin": Until the First Emperor, raising the remnants of the six generations of greatness. 4. 例: 奋烈(振奋威武);奋信(振奋伸张);奋武扬威(振奋勇气，施展威风);奋气(奋发振作) Examples: fervent power; uplifting confidence; raising martial valor and showing presence; inspiring energy. 3. 震动 ([En.] shake) 1. 《易·豫》：雷出地奋。 1. "I Ching: Prosperity": Thunder arises, shaking the ground. 2. 《广雅》：奋，动也。 2. "Guangya": 奮 means ‘motion.’ 3. 例: 奋首(摇头，表示疲困);奋髯(抖动胡须);奋蹄(振蹄) Examples: shaking the head (indicating fatigue); shaking the beard; stamping with hooves. 4. 奋力;施展;发挥 ([En.] dash ahead;put to good use) 1. 《史记·乐书》：奋至德之光。 集解:“发也。” 1. "Records of the Grand Historian: Music": apply the brilliance of virtue. "To exert effort." 2. 《诗·大雅·常武》：王奋厥武。 2. "Book of Songs: Major Odes of the Kingdom": The king exerted his martial prowess. 3. 《史记·平原君虞卿列传》：岂其士卒众多哉，诚能据其势而奋其威。 3. "Records of the Grand Historian: Biography of Yan Qing": Can a multitude of soldiers truly use their advantage to exert their might? 4. 例: 奋张(有力地伸展、张开);奋末(四肢用力) Examples: to spread out vigorously; to exert effort with limbs. 5. 挥动;举起;舞动 ([En.] wield) 1. 《史记·张耳陈余列传》：陈王奋臂，为天下倡始。 1. "Records of the Grand Historian: Biographies of Zhang Er and Chen Yu": King Chen raised his arm, initiating for the world. 2. 明· 魏禧《大铁椎传》：众贼环而进，客奋椎左右击，人马仆地。 2. Ming - Wei Xi in "The Great Iron Hammer": The bandits surrounded and charged in, with guests wielding hammers, striking left and right, and horses and men fell. 3. 马中锡《中山狼传》：遂鼓吻奋爪以向先生。 3. Ma Zhongxi in "The Tale of the Zhongshan Wolf": Then the wolf raised its paws, advancing towards the gentleman. 4. 例:奋臂(有力地举臂，表示振奋);奋袂(举袖，挥袖，形容振奋);奋笔(提笔疾书);奋戈(使劲挥舞干戈) Examples: to raise one’s arm energetically (to show vigor); to lift and wave one’s sleeve (describe vigorous action); to write swiftly; to vigorously wield a weapon.