Definition
启示 can be a verb ('to enlighten, inspire') or a noun ('a moral, revelation'). As a verb, it is similar to 启发 (qǐ fā, 'to stimulate thinking') but 启示 often comes from an experience or story, while 启发 is more active teaching. 启迪 (qǐ dí) is more formal and literary; 启蒙 (qǐ méng) specifically means to educate out of ignorance.
verb
to revealto enlightento inspire
noun
enlightenmentrevelationa moral or lesson
Easily confused
- 其实qí shísound-alikeactually, in fact, really
- 歧视qí shìsound-aliketo discriminate against
- 气势qì shìsound-alikeimposing manner, grandeur, aura of power or vigor
- 启事qǐ shìsound-alikewritten notice, announcement
Examples
- 启示。Zhè bù diànyǐng gěi le wǒ hěn dà de qǐ shì.This movie gave me great inspiration.
- 。Tā de jīnglì qǐ shì wǒ yào zhēnxī xiànzài de shēnghuó.His experience inspired me to cherish the present life.
- 启示。Zhège gùshi de qǐ shì shì bú yào qīngyì fàngqì.The moral of this story is not to give up easily.
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