激动
jīdòng
excited / thrilled
激动 means excited or thrilled. It expresses strong positive emotion — before a trip, after good news, or when meeting someone you admire.
Example sentences
去中国旅行，我太激动了。
Qù Zhōngguó lǚxíng, wǒ tài jīdòng le.
I am so excited to travel to China.
他激动得说不出话来。
Tā jīdòng de shuō bu chū huà lái.
He was too excited to speak.
How to use 激动 in practice
激动 is a emotions & feelings item that is easiest to learn inside a complete sentence. Read it with the pinyin jīdòng, then connect it to the meaning “excited / thrilled” before trying to use it from memory. The examples on this page show the phrase in context: 去中国旅行，我太激动了。 / 他激动得说不出话来。.
When you practice 激动, do not stop at recognition. Say one example aloud, swap in a new person, place, object, or time word, and then use the phrase in a short answer. This turns a glossary entry into real Mandarin output and exposes word-order or pronunciation mistakes quickly.
Common learner mistake
A common learner mistake is to memorize 激动 only as “excited / thrilled” and then translate word by word from English. Instead, learn the whole chunk with the words around it. Notice which nouns, verbs, measure words, or polite markers appear before and after the phrase, and copy that pattern in your own sentence.
Mini practice prompt
Practice prompt: open Learn Chinese for travel, start a short conversation, and use 激动 naturally in your first or second reply. If the sentence feels awkward, compare it with the examples above and try again with a smaller sentence.
Memory tip: review 激动 tomorrow by covering the English meaning, reading only jīdòng, and producing a sentence before checking the examples. Active recall helps this word survive beyond one reading session.
Practice related pages
FAQ
What is the difference between 激动 and 兴奋?
Both mean excited. 激动 can imply being emotionally moved or stirred. 兴奋 is more purely about excitement and enthusiasm.
How can I remember 激动 faster?
Say 激动 inside a full sentence, change one detail, and repeat it in a realistic prompt. The combination of sound, meaning, and context is stronger than memorizing the translation alone.
Can I use 激动 in conversation practice?
Yes. Start with the example sentence, then use 激动 in a short AI conversation so you can see whether the surrounding word order and tone feel natural.
Published by AI Chinese Coach