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How do you say "inspired" in Chinese?

灵感迸发

líng gǎn bèng fā

Adjective Hanzi

In Chinese, "inspired" is 灵感迸发 (líng gǎn bèng fā).

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Pronunciation

When you say líng gǎn bèng fā, lead with "líng" pushed upward like a question (second tone), then "gǎn" dipped low then curled back up (third tone), then "bèng" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "fā" held flat and high (first tone).

Writing and usage

灵感迸发 is written using hanzi. It's a adjective, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.

Example sentence

音乐让她感到灵感迸发。

yīn yuè ràng tā gǎn dào líng gǎn bèng fā 。

The music left her feeling inspired.

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How to remember 灵感迸发

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Questions about 灵感迸发

How do you pronounce 灵感迸发?

When you say líng gǎn bèng fā, lead with "líng" pushed upward like a question (second tone), then "gǎn" dipped low then curled back up (third tone), then "bèng" snapped down sharply (fourth tone), then "fā" held flat and high (first tone).

Is 灵感迸发 formal or casual?

灵感迸发 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is 灵感迸发 used in Chinese?

灵感迸发 is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: 音乐让她感到灵感迸发。 (The music left her feeling inspired.).

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