gik1 hei2激起
Jyutpinggik1 hei2
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Definition
To arouse, excite, or stir up strong emotions, actions, or situations.
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How it's used
Focuses on the sudden or forceful emergence of intense reactions or situations. It is frequently used in formal or literary contexts to describe abstract concepts like public opinion or deep-seated emotions, rather than physical objects. When used in daily speech, it often implies a dramatic or significant change in atmosphere.
Examples
His words stirred up everyone's anger.
How did this incident arouse your curiosity?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 激嬲, which specifically means to make someone angry. While 激起 can describe the arousal of anger, it is a broader term that applies to many different emotions or states, whereas 激嬲 is strictly interpersonal and limited to causing annoyance or rage.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
