Definition
启迪 (qǐ dí) is a formal, literary verb meaning 'to enlighten or edify', often used for profound intellectual or spiritual awakening. It is more elevated than 启发 (qǐ fā, to inspire thinking through examples) and broader than 启蒙 (qǐ méng, to educate beginners out of ignorance).
verb
to enlightento edify
Examples
- 启迪。Tā de yǎnjiǎng qǐ dí le zàichǎng de měi yí gè rén.His speech enlightened everyone present.
- 启迪。Zhè běn shū qǐ dí le wǒ duì rénshēng de sīkǎo.This book enlightened my thinking about life.
- 启迪。Lǎoshī de jiàodǎo qǐ dí le wǒmen de xīnlíng.The teacher's instruction enlightened our souls.
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