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    Using 激发 (jīfā) to mean "to stimulate"

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    Explanation

    激发 (jīfā) is a verb meaning "to stimulate," "to inspire," or "to trigger." It is used when something sparks or motivates a new development or action. For example, 激发了更便宜的计算机的开发 means "stimulated the development of cheaper computers."

    Examples

    • 这本书激发了我学习编程的兴趣。

      zhè běn shū jīfā le wǒ xuéxí biānchéng de xìngqù.

      This book sparked my interest in learning programming.

    • 老师的话激发了学生们的创造力。

      lǎoshī de huà jīfā le xuéshēngmen de chuàngzàolì.

      The teacher's words sparked the students' creativity.

    • 新政策激发了市场的活力。

      xīn zhèngcè jīfā le shìchǎng de huólì.

      The new policy has stimulated the vitality of the market.

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