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激励 (verb)

To provide someone with a motive for doing something; to encourage or stimulate interest. Often used in discussions about management and learning.

💬 Example

"老师的鼓励激励了学生们努力学习。"

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a GEEzer (jī) LEAping (lì) over a hurdle because you offered him a million dollars. You successfully MOTIVATED (...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
鼓舞 刺激 推动 促进 激发
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 激励 when you just mean to comfort a sad friend (should use 鼓励).

Saying '政府激励了经济' instead of '政府刺激了经济'.

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