唤起

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Meaning and Usage

"唤起" means to call forth or evoke something, often feelings, memories, or awareness. It is commonly used in formal or literary contexts to describe the act of stirring emotions or consciousness.

Common Collocations

Usage Notes

"唤起" is often used with abstract nouns like feelings, memories, or awareness. It implies an active process of bringing something latent into awareness. It differs from similar verbs like "引起" (to cause) because "唤起" emphasizes awakening or calling forth something internal or emotional.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "唤起" with "" which means to wake someone up physically. "唤起" is more about evoking intangible things like emotions or thoughts.

Example Sentences

This movie aroused people's attention to environmental protection.

His speech stirred everyone's patriotic enthusiasm.

This song evoked my childhood memories.