启蒙 (qǐ méng) — to enlighten, to educate (especially the young) out of ignorance
Definition
启蒙 (qǐméng) means to introduce a child or beginner to a field — to open their eyes to it for the first time. It is broader and more foundational than 启发, which sparks insight in someone who already knows the subject.
verb
to enlightento educate (especially the young) out of ignorance
Examples
- 启蒙。Zhè běn shū bāng zhù qǐ méng le hěn duō hái zi.This book helped enlighten many children.
- 。Ōu zhōu qǐ méng yùn dòng duì shì jiè yǐng xiǎng hěn dà.The European Enlightenment had a great influence on the world.
- 启蒙。Tā shì yí wèi zhù míng de qǐ méng sī xiǎng jiā.He is a famous enlightenment thinker.
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