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“arouse” in Chinese

Chinese

Also激起 (jī qǐ)

Pronunciation

Pinyinhuàn qǐ

Example

他的演讲唤起了大家的热情。tā de yán jiǎng huàn qǐ le dà jiā de rè qíng

His speech aroused everyone's enthusiasm.

Illustration for 唤起 (arouse)

How to say “arouse” in Chinese

“Arouse” in Chinese is 唤起 (huàn qǐ).

A call brings a hidden feeling, memory, or response into active awareness.

Full entry for 唤起: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 唤起

这张老照片唤起了他童年的记忆。zhè zhāng lǎo zhào piān huàn qǐ le tā tóng nián de jì yì

This old photo aroused his childhood memories.

Tips for using 唤起

  • The verb is more common in speeches, reports, and other formal settings than in casual conversation, where simpler expressions often sound more natural.

Other Chinese words for “arouse”

他的演讲激起了听众的热情。tā de yán jiǎng jī qǐ le tīng zhòng de rè qíng

His speech aroused the audience's enthusiasm.

“arouse” in other languages