- to raiseto lift high; to hold up or hoist something like a banner, torch, or pole
- 竿 nounpole(bound form) pole; rod; bamboo stalk
- 而 particleconjunction[adverbial linker]Connects an adverb-like description to the following verb to show the manner, cause, or basis of an action.
- 起 particleverbto riseto get up; to stand up; to rise (as in the sun, wind, or waves); to get out of bed