震荡

zhèndàng

HSK 7

震荡 — zhèndàng

  1. to shake up; to jolt; to oscillate; to fluctuate (often used for markets, prices, or systems)

    受经济数据影响,股市在上午出现明显震荡。 shòu jīngjì shùjù yǐngxiǎng gǔshì zài shàngwǔ chūxiàn míngxiǎn zhèndàng — Affected by economic data, the stock market showed noticeable fluctuations in the morning.

  2. to vibrate; to shake; to shudder (physical movement or trembling)

    地震发生时,房屋轻微震荡了几秒钟。 dìzhèn fāshēng shí fángwū qīngwēi zhèndàng le jǐmiǎozhōng — When the earthquake occurred, the house vibrated slightly for a few seconds.