to enlighten · to explain (a text etc) · to stimulate (a mental attitude) · enlightenment · revelation · motivation

qǐ fā

q+ǐ·3rd tonef+ā·1st tone

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Their comments were illuminating.

他们的评论很有启发性。

We express our gratitude for Mr Smith's outstanding, challenging speech.

我们对史密斯先生杰出的，给人启发的讲话表示感激。

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