掀起
xiān​qǐ HSK7

to lift

  • created sense approved 掀起 · xiān​qǐ · to lift — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    掀起

    xiān​qǐ

    to lift

    To lift or raise up something, such as a lid, a veil, or a curtain.

    掀 (literal) → 掀 · xiān · to lift 起 (literal) → 起 · qǐ · up

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  • created sense approved 掀起 · xiān​qǐ · to surge — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    掀起

    xiān​qǐ

    to surge

    Of water or wind, to surge or stir up high waves.

    掀 (literal) → 掀 · xiān · to surge 起 (literal) → 起 · qǐ · to rise

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  • created sense approved 掀起 · xiān​qǐ · to set off — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    掀起

    xiān​qǐ

    to set off

    To trigger or set off a movement, a trend, or a wave of activity.

    掀 (literal) → 掀 · xiān · to surge 起 (literal) → 起 · qǐ · to begin [action]

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