HSK · Level 47
120 words
Chinese word
启发
Pronunciation
Pinyinqǐ fā
Meaning
- verbinspire
Example
他的演讲启发了很多年轻人。tā de yán jiǎng qǐ fā le hěn duō nián qīng rén
His speech inspired many young people.
More examples
那幅画的色彩启发了他的创作灵感。nà fú huà de sè cǎi qǐ fā le tā de chuàng zuò líng gǎn
The colors of that painting sparked his creative inspiration.
Core concept
A prompt or example gives the mind a starting point from which a broader understanding can grow.
Common phrases
启发灵感qǐ fā líng gǎn
spark inspiration
启发兴趣qǐ fā xìng qù
spark interest
Similar words
激发jī fā: Stir up a person's energy, enthusiasm, or feelings and bring them into action.
触动chù dòng: Affect someone deeply and cause a strong emotional response.
启示qǐ shì: Provide a hint that helps someone form a new idea or find a direction.
Definition in Chinese
用言语、事例或问题引导他人思考，使对方产生想法或认识。yòng yán yǔ shì lì huò wèn tí yín dǎo tā rén sī kǎo shǐ duì fāng chǎn shēng xiáng fǎ huò rèn shí
Word origin
启发 (qǐfā, "inspire") joins 启 (qǐ, "open") and 发 (fā, "develop"), presenting understanding as something opened and then brought into growth.
Usage tips
- The word suits a helpful question as well as a speech or event, so it covers guidance that leads to thinking without requiring a finished answer.