Definition
激动 (jī dòng) describes a strong, often sudden excitement or emotional upheaval, like getting very 'stirred up'. It is more intense than 兴奋 (xīng fèn 'excited'), which is more about high energy and enthusiasm. Unlike 感动 (gǎn dòng 'moved/touched'), which implies being deeply affected by something touching, 激动 focuses on excitement and stirring of emotions.
excitedemotionally movedto exciteto stir up (emotions)
Easily confused
- 机动jī dòngsound-alikemotorized; power-driven
Examples
- ，激动。Kàn dào bǐsài jiéguǒ, tā fēicháng jī dòng.He was very excited when he saw the game result.
- 激动。Zhè shǒu yīnyuè néng jī dòng rén de gǎnqíng.This piece of music can stir up people's emotions.
- 激动。Dàjiā tīng dào hǎo xiāoxi hòu dōu hěn jī dòng.Everyone was very excited after hearing the good news.
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