HSK · Level 72
60 words
Chinese word
触动
Pronunciation
Pinyinchù dòng
Meaning
- verbmove
Example
他的话触动了我的心。tā de huà chù dòng le wǒ de xīn
His words moved my heart.
More examples
这件往事触动了我的回忆。zhè jiàn wǎng shì chù dòng le wǒ de huí yì
This past event stirred my memories.
Core concept
A light touch reaches the inner self and sets feelings in motion.
Common phrases
触动人心chù dòng rén xīn
touch people's hearts
触动心灵chù dòng xīn líng
touch the soul
触动回忆chù dòng huí yì
stir memories
Similar words
感动gǎn dòng: To affect someone deeply, often causing tears or heartfelt sympathy.
打动dǎ dòng: To touch someone deeply and stir powerful feelings.
唤起huàn qǐ: To call up memories or feelings that awaken an emotional response.
激起jī qǐ: To spark a powerful emotion suddenly, such as anger or excitement.
Definition in Chinese
使人的感情产生波动，常指在情感上触及或打动内心。shǐ rén de gǎn qíng chǎn shēng bō dòng cháng zhǐ zài qíng gǎn shàng chù jí huò dǎ dòng nèi xīn
Word origin
触动 (chùdòng, "touch and move") combines 触 (chù, "touch") + 动 (dòng, "move"), giving the image of contact that stirs a person's inner feelings.
Usage tips
- This verb fits reactions to words, stories, memories, and events that have a strong personal impact, not only to direct physical contact.