HSK · Level 65
90 words
Chinese word
唤起
Pronunciation
Pinyinhuàn qǐ
Meaning
- verbarouse
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
A call brings a hidden feeling, memory, or response into active awareness.
Common phrases
唤起兴趣huàn qǐ xìng qù
arouse interest
唤起记忆huàn qǐ jì yì
arouse memories
唤起情感huàn qǐ qíng gǎn
arouse emotions
唤起共鸣huàn qǐ gòng míng
evoke resonance
Similar words
引起yín qǐ: Make an event, action, or remark produce attention or a reaction.
激发jī fā: Arouse strong feelings or the motivation to do something.
唤醒huàn xǐng: Awaken a dormant sense or consciousness.
想起xiáng qǐ: Bring a memory or scene from the past to mind.
Definition in Chinese
使某种情绪、记忆或反应从内心或潜在状态被唤出或激发。shǐ móu zhǒng qíng xù jì yì huò fǎn yìng cóng nèi xīn huò qián zài zhuàng tài bèi huàn chū huò jī fā
Word origin
唤 (huàn, "call") + 起 (qǐ, "rise") pictures calling something up from within.
Usage tips
- The verb is more common in speeches, reports, and other formal settings than in casual conversation, where simpler expressions often sound more natural.