鼓舞

gǔwǔ

verb HSK 7-9 #7,186

Meanings

1 to inspire
2 to encourage
3 inspiring

Characters

Examples

他的演讲鼓舞了很多人。

Tā de yǎnjiǎng gǔwǔ le hěnduō rén.

His speech inspired many people.

这个消息令人鼓舞。

Zhège xiāoxi lìngrén gǔwǔ.

This news is encouraging.

Tips

memory

鼓 (drum) + 舞 (dance) — like drums and dancing that stir up people's spirits.

usage

Often used in the pattern 令人鼓舞 (inspiring/encouraging) or 鼓舞人心 (to inspire people).

Stroke Order

鼓 gǔ

舞 wǔ