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启迪

qǐdí

to enlighten; to inspire

A person reads a book as a light bulb glows above
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Characters in this word

启 qǐ

Strokes
7
Radical
口 — mouth
Made of
户 door 口 mouth
How it's built
Ideograph — the meaning is built from its parts
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迪 dí

Strokes
8
Radical
辶 — to walk
Made of
辶 to walk 由 cause, reason
How it's built
Ideograph — the meaning is built from its parts
More about the character 迪

Example phrases

  • 这本传记启迪了很多年轻人,让他们重新思考成功与责任的关系。 Zhè běn zhuànjì qǐdí le hěn duō niánqīngrén, ràng tāmen chóngxīn sīkǎo chénggōng yǔ zérèn de guānxì. This biography inspired many young people, prompting them to rethink the relationship between success and responsibility.
  • 老师的一句话启迪了我,让我找到了方向。 Lǎoshī de yí jù huà qǐdí le wǒ, ràng wǒ zhǎodào le fāngxiàng. One remark from my teacher enlightened me and helped me find my direction.
  • 这个小故事启迪了无数孩子热爱读书。 Zhège xiǎo gùshi qǐdí le wúshù háizi rè'ài dúshū. This little story inspired countless children to love reading.

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