掀起

xiānqǐ

to lift; to raise (a lid etc); (of a storm) to surge; to stir up (waves etc)

HSK 3.0 · Level 7–9 HSK 2.0 · Level 6 verb

Meaning

xiānqǐ xian1 qi3
  1. to lift; to raise (a lid etc)
  2. (of a storm) to surge; to stir up (waves etc)
  3. (fig.) to trigger; set off (a wave of popularity, a controversy etc)

Example sentences

  • wēifēng微风zài在húmiàn湖面shàng上xiānqǐ掀起le了yīsīsī一丝丝liányī涟漪。
    A gentle wind made ripples on the surface of the pond.

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