激励

激勵

jīlì

verb HSK 7-9 #5,776

Meanings

1 to motivate
2 to inspire
3 to encourage

Characters

excite; stimulate

encourage; urge

Examples

HSK 2

老师的话激励了全班同学。

Lǎoshī de huà jīlì le quánbān tóngxué.

The teacher's words motivated the whole class.

HSK 4

他的成功故事激励着无数年轻人。

Tā de chénggōng gùshì jīlì zhe wúshù niánqīngrén.

His success story inspires countless young people.

Tips

usage

激励 implies motivating someone through emotional impact - it's stronger than 鼓励 (to encourage). 激励 often suggests being deeply moved to take action.

Stroke Order

激 jī

励 lì