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提起
tí qǐ
Meaning
- to mention; to bring up
Definition
提起：1. 用手向上举起；2. 谈到，提及；3. 提出（诉讼、上诉等）。
1. to lift up; 2. to mention, to refer to; 3. to lodge (a lawsuit, appeal, etc.).
Usage
常用作动词，可以用于物理举物，也可以用于抽象提及或法律行为。具体含义需根据上下文判断。
Commonly used as a verb, can be used for physical lifting, abstract mentioning, or legal actions. Specific meaning depends on context.
Examples
- 1 他提起沉重的行李箱，走向车站。 (He lifted the heavy suitcase and walked to the station.)
- 2 请不要提起那件伤心事。 (Please don't mention that sad thing.)
- 3 她提起了一个关于环保的建议。 (She raised a suggestion about environmental protection.)
- 4 原告决定提起上诉。 (The plaintiff decided to lodge an appeal.)
- 5 这幅画让我提起对童年的回忆。 (This painting brings back memories of my childhood.)
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