激动

jī dòng

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Adjective Common

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Definitions

1. to move emotionally
2. to stir up (emotions)
3. to excite

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 平静 píng jìng 平静 píng jìng tranquil 激动 means agitated or excited; 平静 means calm or tranquil.: tranquil

Related words

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• 感动 gǎn dòng 感动 gǎn dòng to move (sb) 激动 is a surge of emotion (can be positive or negative); 感动 means being moved/touched, typically by something heartwarming.: to move (sb)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

激动 is often overused as 'excited' in positive contexts; use 兴奋 (xīngfèn) for 'excited' about an upcoming event. 激动 can imply agitation.

Example Sentences

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他 激动 不已地跑上台。

He ran onto the stage, extremely excited.

他取得巨大的成功，内心无比 激动 。

He achieved great success and felt extremely excited inside.

我很 激动 。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 5978316)

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Child Words of 激动

• 动 动 dòng: (of sth) to move
• 激 激 jī: to arouse