to arouse · to evoke · to cause · to stir up

jī qǐ

j+ī·1st toneq+ǐ·3rd tone

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My interest quickened.

我的兴趣被激起来了。

Today's Beijing has given me a very deep impression and aroused my curiosity.

现代的北京给了我深刻的印象，也激起了我的好奇心。