gik1 fan5激奮激奋

Jyutpinggik1 fan5

Yalegīk fáhn

Definition

To be motivated to do something, or to be roused into action.

colloquialemotion

How it's used

Often carries a double-edged meaning depending on the context. While it can describe positive motivation or inspiration, it frequently implies an agitated or over-excited state that borders on being irrational or losing one's cool. It is more intense than simply feeling encouraged.

Examples

teng1聽jyun4完ni1呢go3個jin2演gong2講，daai6大gaa1家dou1都hou2好gik1激fan5奮。

After listening to this speech, everyone felt very motivated.

nei5你sai2使m4唔sai2使gam3咁gik1激fan5奮aa4呀？laang5冷zing6靜di1啲sin1先laa1啦。

Do you really need to be so worked up? Calm down first.

Common phrases

cing4情seoi5緒gik1激fan5奮

emotionally agitated

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe simple happiness or excitement. It specifically implies a state of being stirred up or emotionally charged, which can sometimes be interpreted as being unnecessarily aggressive or volatile.