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

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.

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