| 启动 | qǐ dòng | to start (a machine); (fig.) to set in motion; to launch (an operation); to activate (a plan) | |
| 启示HSK 6 | qǐ shì | to reveal; to enlighten; enlightenment; revelation; illumination; moral (of a story etc); lesson | |
| 启发HSK 5 | qǐ fā | to enlighten; to explain (a text etc); to stimulate (a mental attitude); enlightenment; revelation; motivation | |
| 开启 | kāi qǐ | to open; to start; (computing) to enable | |
| 启迪 | qǐ dí | to edify; enlightenment |
| 1 | This story gave me a lot of inspiration. | |
| 2 | His speech was inspiring to everyone in the audience. | |
| 3 | Her speech gave us a powerful inspiration. | |
| 4 | This movie moved me and left me deeply inspired. | |
| 5 | This speech inspired me to think about the future. |