激
surge; stimulate; excited; intense
Meanings
7 senses · 32 examplesverb
to surge; to rise upward
Can be used literally for water or metaphorically for emotions/events.
River water crashed against the rocks, sending sprays six or seven feet high.
His speech sparked warm applause from the entire audience.
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This news sparked widespread public discussion.
The strong wind stirred up huge waves on the sea.
This topic always arouses everyone's interest.
verb
to catch a chill from cold water
Used specifically for getting sick after exposure to cold rain or cold water.
He was soaked by the heavy rain and then hit by cold wind, so he caught a bad chill and had a high fever.
Don't take a cold shower while sweating, you might catch a chill.
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The kid played in the rain all afternoon and caught a chill when he got home, keep sneezing.
Not drying off promptly after swimming makes you easy to catch a chill from cold water.
He was out in the rain all night and caught a bad chill and fell ill the next day.
verb
to cool with cold water
dialectCommonly used in southern Chinese dialects and daily home cooking.
Chill a watermelon in ice water in summer, it tastes even more refreshing.
Rinse freshly cooked noodles with cold water so they won't stick together.
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Mom soaked the braised pork in cold water to make the meat firmer.
You can chill your drink in ice water before drinking it in summer for better taste.
Chill the beer in an ice bucket for half an hour and you'll have a cold, refreshing drink.
verb
to provoke; to arouse emotions
Commonly used in daily conversations and formal contexts to describe inciting emotions or actions.
He intentionally used sarcastic remarks to provoke his opponent, trying to make them lose their cool.
This unfair verdict angered people across the country.
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Sometimes it's better to provoke someone than to persuade them; reverse motivation can give them more drive.
She intentionally provoked him with words to get him to take the initiative to admit his mistake.
Violent video games may provoke aggressive behavior in teenagers.
adjective
excited; impassioned
Used to describe intense emotional states, often for positive or righteous feelings.
He was so grateful to his rescuer that he couldn't speak for excitement.
Hearing the news of winning the Olympic championship, all Chinese people were filled with righteous anger and pride.
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She cried with excitement as she finally realized her dream.
The audience was roused to fever pitch by the actors' wonderful performance.
His speech resonated with everyone, and the atmosphere at the scene was very emotional.
adjective
intense; fierce; sharp
Used to describe intense conflicts, flows, or tendencies.
This fierce battle lasted three hours, with both sides paying heavy prices.
The fast-moving, intense current swept away the small wooden bridge by the river.
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The climate here is rather cold, and the winter cold winds are very intense.
This intense debate lasted a full afternoon.
The printing speed of laser printers is much faster than ordinary printers.
noun
a surname
Used as a family name in Chinese culture.
My new colleague's surname is Ji, you can call him Mr. Ji.
The Ji surname is a very rare Chinese family name.