触动

觸動

chùdòng

verb HSK 7-9 #8,585

Meanings

1 to touch
2 to stir up emotions
3 to move (emotionally)

Characters

to touch; to contact

to move; to stir

Examples

HSK 5

这首歌触动了我内心深处的感情。

Zhè shǒu gē chùdòng le wǒ nèixīn shēnchù de gǎnqíng.

This song touched the deepest feelings in my heart.

HSK 5

他的话触动了大家的神经。

Tā dehuà chùdòng le dàjiā de shénjīng.

His words struck a nerve with everyone.

Tips

usage

触动 emphasizes an emotional or psychological impact. 触动心弦 (to touch the heartstrings) is a common literary expression.

Stroke Order

触 chù

动 dòng