HSK · Level 107
45 words
Chinese word
掀起
Pronunciation
Pinyinxiān qǐ
Meaning
- verblift
Example
他把窗帘掀起让阳光进来。tā bǎ chuāng lián xiān qǐ ràng yáng guāng jìn lái
He lifted the curtain to let in sunlight.
More examples
那条新闻掀起了社会上的波澜。nà tiáo xīn wén xiān qǐ le shè huì shàng de bō lán
That news caused a stir in society.
Core concept
A forceful upward movement exposes what is underneath and can set a larger reaction in motion.
Common phrases
掀起波澜xiān qǐ bō lán
cause a stir
掀起讨论xiān qǐ tǎo lùn
spark discussion
掀起热潮xiān qǐ rè cháo
create a craze
Similar words
翻开fān kāi: Turns over a page, cloth, or other folded item to open it.
揭开jiē kāi: Uncovers hidden facts or circumstances and makes them clear.
引起yín qǐ: Brings about an event, change, or response.
激起jī qǐ: Arouses strong feelings or reactions.
Definition in Chinese
用力把覆盖物或平面的一部分向上翻动，使下面或内部显露；引申为激起或触发某种潮流、争论或情绪。yòng lì bǎ fù gài wù huò píng miàn de yí bù fèn xiàng shàng fān dòng shǐ xià miàn huò nèi bù xiǎn lù yǐn shēn wèi jī qǐ huò chù fā móu zhǒng cháo liú zhēng lùn huò qíng xù
Word origin
掀 (xiān, "lift at an edge") + 起 (qǐ, "rise") combine the physical act of raising a covering with the idea of something starting, which extends naturally to events and feelings.
Usage tips
- Compared with a small, gentle movement, this verb usually presents energy or impact, so it suits a curtain, a cover, a debate, or a public mood that begins to spread.