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The word 激动 is formed by combining two individual characters, each contributing its core meaning to create a new, composite idea. The first character, 激 (jī), originally evokes the image of water being stirred up or surged, conveying a sense of intensity and agitation. The second, 动 (dòng), means "to move" or "to stir". When joined, they create a powerful metaphorical image: the inner feelings are "stirred and moved" like turbulent water, visually and conceptually merging to express the state of being emotionally excited, stirred, or thrilled.
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听到好消息，他非常激动。
比赛胜利后，队员们激动地拥抱在一起。
看到多年未见的朋友，她激动得流下了眼泪。
在毕业典礼上，他激动地发表了感谢演讲，感谢所有帮助过他的人。
尽管已经过去了十年，但每当回忆起那个激动人心的时刻，他依然感到无比兴奋。