arouse; stimulate; stir up (v.)
HSK 6
Traditional
激發
Radicals
Stroke order
Examples
他的演讲激发了听众的热情。 tā de yǎnjiǎng jīfāle tīngzhòng de rèqíng - His speech inspired enthusiasm among the audience.
这首歌曲激发了人们对和平的向往。 zhè shǒu gēqǔ jīfāle rénmen duì hépíng de xiàngwǎng - This song inspired people's yearning for peace.
她的文章激发了读者的思考。 tā de wénzhāng jīfāle dúzhě de sīkǎo - Her article sparked readers' thinking.
这种艺术形式能够激发人们的创造力。 zhè zhǒng yìshù xíngshì nénggòu jīfā rénmen de chuàngzàolì - This art form can stimulate people's creativity.
他的表现激发了教练对他的信任。 tā de biǎoxiàn jīfāle jiàoliàn duì tā de xìnrèn - His performance inspired the coach's trust in him.
Characters
发 fā - to send (an email) | HSK 3
激 jī - sharp, fierce, radical; emotionally-stirred |