English–Chinese
“pull oneself together” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzhèn zuò
Example
考试失利后，他慢慢振作了。kǎo shì shī lì hòu tā màn màn zhèn zuò le
After failing the exam, he slowly pulled himself together.
How to say “pull oneself together” in Chinese
“Pull oneself together” in Chinese is 振作 (zhèn zuò).
A person gathers scattered strength, straightens up, and re-enters the flow of daily life.
Example sentences with 振作
经历挫折后，她慢慢重新振作，又投入到学习中。jīng lì cuò zhé hòu tā màn màn chóng xīn zhèn zuò yòu tóu rù dào xué xí zhōng
After experiencing a setback, she slowly pulled herself together again and returned to her studies.
Tips for using 振作
- The word often describes recovery after disappointment as a process, so it fits a gradual return to study, work, or ordinary routines rather than only a brief change of mood.