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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
唤起huànqǐto waken (to action)HSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #13892, Very Hard
唤起huànqǐto rouse (the masses)HSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #13892, Very Hard
唤起huànqǐto evoke (attention, recollection etc)HSK 7, unknown, 20 strokes, rank #13892, Very Hard
huànqǐ(huan4qi3)huan qi T4
  1. 1to waken (to action)
  2. 2to rouse (the masses)
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March 24, 2026

唤起(喚起)huànqǐ(huan4qi3)

唤起 (huànqǐ) means to awaken or rouse someone or something to action, often used in contexts where attention or emotion is evoked. This word can refer to inspiring a group of people or triggering memories and feelings, making it common in motivational speeches or literature.

Strokes20Frequency#13892DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the concept of awakening or rallying the masses is significant in historical contexts, such as during revolutionary movements where leaders used this term to inspire collective action.

Memory tip

Imagine a person shouting 'huān!' (唤) to wake up a sleeping crowd, while 'qǐ' (起) sounds like 'key' that unlocks their energy. Visualize a giant key unlocking the potential of the masses, symbolizing how this word brings people to action.

Meanings of 唤起

huànqǐ(huan4qi3)
1to waken (to action)
2to rouse (the masses)
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About 唤起

唤起Simplified
喚起Traditional
20Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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唤醒 (huànxǐng) — use 唤起 when emphasizing the act of inspiring or evoking emotions, while 唤醒 focuses more on the literal awakening from sleep or inactivity.

Usage Notes

Be cautious with the tone of '唤起', as the fourth tone (huàn) can be mispronounced. It's often used in formal contexts, such as speeches or literature, and is commonly paired with nouns like '情感' (emotion) or '关注' (attention).

HSK Study Tips

While '唤起' is not included in HSK levels, students should focus on related verbs and phrases that evoke action or emotion, such as '激励' (jīlì, to motivate) and '鼓励' (gǔlì, to encourage) to enrich their vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '唤起' with '唤醒' (huànxǐng, to wake up), which is more about physical waking. For example, saying '我想要唤醒我的朋友' (I want to awaken my friend) is incorrect if the intention is to motivate them; use '唤起' instead.

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Component characters

唤huànto call
10 strokes口
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起qǐto rise
HSK 310 strokes走
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How to say to waken (to action) in Chinese

“to waken (to action)” in Chinese is唤起huànqǐ

唤起 (huànqǐ) means to awaken or rouse someone or something to action, often used in contexts where attention or emotion is evoked. This word can refer to inspiring a group of people or triggering memories and feelings, making it common in motivational speeches or literature.

When to use 唤起

Be cautious with the tone of '唤起', as the fourth tone (huàn) can be mispronounced. It's often used in formal contexts, such as speeches or literature, and is commonly paired with nouns like '情感' (emotion) or '关注' (attention).

唤起 or something close to it

唤醒 (huànxǐng) — use 唤起 when emphasizing the act of inspiring or evoking emotions, while 唤醒 focuses more on the literal awakening from sleep or inactivity.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '唤起' with '唤醒' (huànxǐng, to wake up), which is more about physical waking. For example, saying '我想要唤醒我的朋友' (I want to awaken my friend) is incorrect if the intention is to motivate them; use '唤起' instead.

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