启发 (qǐ fā) — how to say "to inspire" in Chinese

启发

To inspire

verb

Character composition

启

to open, to start

发

to send, to develop

Radicals / Keys

又

Again

#29 · yòu · 2 strokes

口

Mouth

#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes

Collocations

启发思考

qǐ fā sī kǎo

inspire thinking

Examples

这本书启发了我对生活的思考。

This book inspired my thoughts about life.

他的话启发了我。

His words inspired me.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "to inspire" in Chinese?

"to inspire" in Chinese is 启发 (qǐ fā).

What does 启发 mean in English?

启发 (qǐ fā) means "To inspire".

How is 启发 pronounced?

It is pronounced qǐ fā (written as qi fa, qifa). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "to inspire" in Chinese characters?

It is written 启发.

What HSK level is 启发?

启发 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.

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