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HSK 7-9Word · Verb · Adjective

encourage; inspire; uplifting

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Meanings

2 senses · 8 examples
1.

verb

to inspire; to encourage; to boost morale

Often used in contexts of boosting morale, confidence, or spirit. Can be used for both individuals and groups.

Lǐng领
dǎo导
de的
yǎn演
jiǎng讲
jí极
dà大
de地
gǔ鼓
wǔ舞
le了
yuán员
gōng工
de的
shì士
qì气
 。

The leader's speech greatly boosted the employees' morale.

Shèng胜
lì利
de的
xiāo消
xī息
gǔ鼓
wǔ舞
le了
quán全
guó国
rén人
mín民
 。

The news of the victory inspired the whole nation.

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Tā他
yòng用
qīn亲
shēn身
jīng经
lì历
gǔ鼓
wǔ舞
nián年
qīng轻
rén人
yǒng勇
gǎn敢
zhuī追
mèng梦
 。

He used his personal experience to encourage young people to bravely pursue their dreams.

Zhè这
zhǒng种
wú无
sī私
fèng奉
xiàn献
de的
jīng精
shén神
zhí值
dé得
bèi被
gē歌
sòng颂
hé和
gǔ鼓
wǔ舞
 。

This spirit of selfless dedication is worthy of being praised and encouraged.

2.

adjective

inspiring; uplifting; exhilarating

Describes something that causes one to feel excited, motivated, or heartened.

Zhè这
chǎng场
shèng胜
lì利
de的
xiāo消
xī息
lìng令
rén人
gǔ鼓
wǔ舞
 。

The news of this victory is inspiring.

Kàn看
dào到
shè社
qū区
tuán团
jié结
yī一
xīn心
de的
jǐng景
xiàng象
 ,
wǒ我
gǎn感
dào到
huān欢
xīn欣
gǔ鼓
wǔ舞
 。

Seeing the community united, I felt elated and uplifted.

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Zhè这
bù部
diàn电
yǐng影
jù具
yǒu有
gǔ鼓
wǔ舞
rén人
xīn心
de的
lì力
liàng量
 。

This movie has the power to inspire people.

Tīng听
dào到
dà大
jiā家
de的
zhǎng掌
shēng声
 ,
tā他
shēn深
shòu受
gǔ鼓
wǔ舞
 。

Hearing everyone's applause, he felt deeply encouraged.