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触动 (chù dòng) — to touch (physically); to stir up, to move, to provoke (emotions, memories, reactions)

Definition

Used for something that 'touches' you emotionally — a story, a remark, a memory that stirs feelings. 感动 focuses on the listener being moved; 打动 emphasizes winning someone over. For physical contact, use 触摸.

verb
to touch (physically)to stir upto moveto provoke (emotions, memories, reactions)

Examples

  • 触动。
    Tā de shǒu zhǐ qīng qīng chù dòng le qín jiàn.
    His fingers gently touched the piano keys.
  • 触动。
    Zhè ge gù shi shēn shēn chù dòng le wǒ de xīn.
    This story deeply moved my heart.
  • 触动。
    Tā de yán lùn chù dòng le gōng zhòng de fèn nù.
    His remarks stirred up public anger.
Appears in
HSK 3.0 Level 7-9Emotions & FeelingsSenses

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