惊起

Traditional: 驚起

jīng qǐ

Dictionary entry

to give a start

What does 惊起 mean?

惊起 (jīng qǐ) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to give a start

2to startle (an animal etc)

Character breakdown

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惊jīngto startle · to be frightened 起qǐto rise · to raise

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惊起

jīng qǐ

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