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How do you say "inspired" in Chinese?
灵感迸发
líng gǎn bèng fā
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
Turn "líng gǎn bèng fā" into a tiny story about inspired — the sillier the mental image, the faster it sticks.
Related words
- excited 兴奋
- thrilled 激动不已
- terrified 害怕
- shocked 震惊
- disgusted 厌恶
- sympathetic 同情
- empathetic 富有同理心
- optimistic 乐观
- pessimistic 悲观
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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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