Word: 激起 (jīqǐ) 激起 dictionary entry jīqǐ to arouse; to evoke; to cause; to stir up Full dictionary entry for 激起 Example sentences using 激起 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 我的兴趣被激起来了。 Wǒ de xìngqù bèi jīqǐ láile. My interest quickened. 老照片激起了爷爷对往事的回忆。 Lǎo zhàopiān jīqǐle yéye duì wǎngshì de huíyì. The old photos evoked Grandpa's memories of the past.