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掀起

xiān qǐ

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • to lift; to raise (a lid etc)
  • (of a storm) to surge; to stir up (waves etc)
  • (fig.) to trigger; set off (a wave of popularity, a controversy etc)

Definition

举起，揭起；引申为大规模地发动或兴起。

To lift up, to raise; extended meaning: to set off, to launch (a large-scale movement, etc.).

Usage

常用于表示掀起某种风潮、运动、热潮等，或具体地掀起物体（如盖子、帘子）。

Often used to indicate the launching of a trend, movement, craze, etc., or literally lifting an object (like a lid, curtain).

Examples

  • 1 这场运动在全球范围内掀起了巨大的反响。（This movement has sparked huge repercussions worldwide.）
  • 2 他掀起了锅盖，看看汤煮好了没有。（He lifted the lid of the pot to see if the soup was ready.）
  • 3 新政策的实施掀起了创业的热潮。（The implementation of the new policy set off a wave of entrepreneurship.）
  • 4 这部电影在上映后掀起了观影狂潮。（The film sparked a movie-watching frenzy after its release.）
  • 5 一阵风掀起了她的裙摆。（A gust of wind lifted her skirt.）

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