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

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.

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