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提起

tí qǐ

HSK 5

Meaning

  • to mention
  • to speak of
  • to lift
  • to pick up
  • to arouse
  • to raise (a topic, a heavy weight, one's fist, one's spirits etc)

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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