B1 verb Neutral

激发

/tɕi⁵⁵ fä⁵⁵/

To arouse or stimulate a feeling, interest, or reaction in someone. It is often used in the context of motivation or scientific reactions.

Examples

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1

这部电影激发了我想去旅行的愿望。

This movie stimulated my desire to travel.

2

政府出台了新政策以激发市场活力。

The government introduced new policies to stimulate market vitality.

3

他的话激发了我的斗志。

His words fired up my fighting spirit.

Word Family

Noun
激发
Verb
激发
Adjective
激发的
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Memory Tip

Think of '激' (water splashing/excitement) and '发' (to send out/occur).

Quick Quiz

好的教育应该能够___学生的创造性思维。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 激发

Examples

1

这部电影激发了我想去旅行的愿望。

everyday

This movie stimulated my desire to travel.

2

政府出台了新政策以激发市场活力。

formal

The government introduced new policies to stimulate market vitality.

3

他的话激发了我的斗志。

informal

His words fired up my fighting spirit.

4

外部压力有时能激发个体的创造力。

academic

External pressure can sometimes stimulate an individual's creativity.

5

有效的奖励机制能激发员工的工作热情。

business

An effective reward mechanism can stimulate employees' enthusiasm for work.

Word Family

Noun
激发
Verb
激发
Adjective
激发的

Common Collocations

激发兴趣 stimulate interest
激发潜力 awaken/stimulate potential
激发矛盾 trigger/provoke conflict
激发灵感 spark inspiration
激发活力 stimulate vitality

Common Phrases

激发好奇心

stimulate curiosity

激发讨论

spark discussion

激发思维

stimulate thinking

Often Confused With

激发 vs 激励

激励 is specifically focused on encouraging someone to do better, while 激发 is a broader term for stimulating any reaction or feeling.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used in IELTS essays regarding education, psychology, or the economy.

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Common Mistakes

Sometimes confused with '引起'; '激发' usually implies a positive or energetic arousal.

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Memory Tip

Think of '激' (water splashing/excitement) and '发' (to send out/occur).

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Word Origin

Combining 'jī' (to surge/excite) and 'fā' (to issue/start).

Grammar Patterns

激发...的兴趣/潜力 被...所激发

Quick Quiz

好的教育应该能够___学生的创造性思维。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 激发

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