触动

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Meaning and Usage

The verb 触动 (chùdòng) primarily means 'to touch' or 'to move emotionally.' It is often used to describe something that stirs feelings or emotions deeply, such as a movie, speech, or event. It can also mean 'to influence' or 'to affect' decisions or actions.

Common Contexts

  • Emotional impact: When something affects your feelings, like art or words.
  • Influence on decisions: When news or events cause changes in plans or choices.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 触动心灵 (chùdòng xīnlíng): to touch the soul, deeply move emotionally.
  • 触动 (chùdòng rénxīn): to touch people's hearts.
  • 触动神经 (chùdòng shénjīng): literally 'touch the nerves,' meaning to irritate or provoke.

Usage Notes

触动 is more formal and literary than simply using 影响 (yǐngxiǎng, influence) or 感动 (gǎndòng, to be moved emotionally). It often implies a subtle or profound emotional or psychological effect. Avoid confusing it with 触摸 (chùmō), which means 'to physically touch.'

When used in conversation, 触动 often highlights the emotional or psychological effect rather than physical contact.

Example Sentences

This movie deeply touched my heart.

His speech moved everyone present.

This news influenced the company's decision.