gu2 mou5鼓舞

Jyutpinggu2 mou5

Yalegú móuh

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To inspire, encourage, or hearten someone to act or feel positive.

neutralemotionpeople

How it's used

Focuses on the internal feeling of being uplifted or motivated by external events or people. It carries a slightly more formal or literary weight compared to everyday conversational verbs like 打氣. You will often see it used in news reports or formal speeches to describe a positive influence on morale.

Examples

keoi5佢ni1呢faan1番waa2話zan1真hai6係hou2好gu2鼓mou5舞jan4人sam1心。

His words are truly inspiring.

nei5你jau5有mou5冇si3試gwo3過bei2俾jan4人gu2鼓mou5舞gwo3過aa3呀？

Have you ever been encouraged by someone?

Common phrases

gu2鼓mou5舞jan4人sam1心

inspiring

bei6備sau6受gu2鼓mou5舞

feel greatly encouraged

Common mistake

Avoid using it as a direct substitute for 打氣 in casual settings. While 打氣 is common for cheering someone on during a task or sports match, 鼓舞 is better suited for describing a deeper, more profound sense of inspiration or motivation.