juǎn​qǐ

swirl up

Senses

卷起/ 捲起 juǎn​qǐ swirl up

verb · to lift or carry something upwards in a swirling motion, typically said of dust, wind, or waves

大风卷起了地上的沙尘。

卷起/ 捲起 juǎn​qǐ roll up

verb · to roll or fold something into a cylindrical shape or upwards, such as sleeves or a rug

他把袖子卷了起来,准备大干一场。

References

variant 卷起/卷起 卷起/捲起