激昂

jī'áng

adjective #26,315

Meanings

1 impassioned
2 roused
3 worked up
4 stirring

Characters

to excite / fierce / to surge

high / elevated / spirited

Examples

HSK 4

他发表了一篇激昂的演讲，感动了全场观众。

Tā fābiǎo le yī piān jī'áng de yǎnjiǎng, gǎndòng le quánchǎng guānzhòng.

He gave an impassioned speech that moved the entire audience.

HSK 7-9

乐队演奏了一首激昂的进行曲。

Yuèduì yǎnzòu le yī shǒu jī'áng de jìnxíngqǔ.

The band played a stirring march.

Tips

usage

激昂 describes an elevated, excited emotional state - often used for speeches, music, or moments that stir the spirit. It is more formal and literary than 激动 (excited/agitated), which is more commonly used in everyday speech.

Stroke Order

激 jī

昂 áng