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Expressing 'provoking' with 激起 (jīqǐ)
Actions & Events
Result & Consequence
Structure
Subject + 激起 + 了 + Emotion/Reaction
Explanation
The verb 激起 (jīqǐ) means to provoke, arouse, or stir up a strong reaction. It combines 激 (to stimulate/excite) and 起 (to rise), conveying the image of emotions or responses being stirred up. It is often used with emotions like anger, enthusiasm, or public sentiment.
Examples
他的演讲激起了观众的热情。
Tā de yǎnjiǎng jīqǐle guānzhòng de rèqíng.
His speech aroused the audience's enthusiasm.
这件事激起了公众的强烈不满。
Zhè jiàn shì jīqǐle gōngzhòng de qiángliè bùmǎn.
This incident aroused strong public dissatisfaction.
那首歌激起了她对家乡的思念。
Nà shǒu gē jīqǐle tā duì jiāxiāng de sīniàn.
That song stirred up her longing for her hometown.