启发 (qǐ fā) — to enlighten, to inspire, to stimulate (thinking or ideas)
Definition
启发 means to spark or stimulate thinking in someone — a teacher, a book, an event triggers new ideas. 比 激励/鼓舞 (which boost morale or courage) more about the intellect; 比 启示 (the lesson itself) focuses on the act of inspiring.
verb
to enlightento inspireto stimulate (thinking or ideas)
Examples
- 启发。Lǎo shī de tí wèn qǐ fā le wǒ men de sī kǎo.The teacher's question stimulated our thinking.
- 启发。Zhè ge shí yàn qǐ fā le wǒ xīn de xiǎng fǎ.This experiment inspired new ideas in me.
- 启发。Tā de gù shi qǐ fā le hěn duō rén.His story inspired many people.
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