wun6 hei2喚起唤起
Jyutpingwun6 hei2
Yalewuhn héi
Definition
To arouse, evoke, or raise attention and awareness for something, making it active again.
neutralcommunicationemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the act of bringing something dormant or forgotten back into the active consciousness of a group. It is often used in formal or semi-formal contexts, such as discussing social issues, public awareness, or collective memories. Unlike simple verbs for thinking or remembering, it carries a sense of active stimulation or triggering a reaction.
Examples
This news story has aroused everyone's attention.
His speech stirred up memories for many people.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use it interchangeably with simple verbs like 諗起 or 記得, but it requires an object that is being stimulated or brought to life, rather than just a personal act of recalling.
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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.
