掀起

xiānqǐ

to lift

Dictionary entry

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)

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掀
起

See it in sentences

比赛掀起了一阵热潮。

Bǐsài xiānqǐ le yízhèn rècháo.

English

The match sparked a wave of enthusiasm.

风掀起窗帘的一角。

Fēng xiānqǐ chuānglián de yì jiǎo.

English

The wind lifted a corner of the curtain.

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