掀起

xiān qǐ

Dictionary entry

to lift; to raise (a lid etc)

What does 掀起 mean?

掀起 (xiān qǐ) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to lift; to raise (a lid etc)

2(of a storm) to surge; to stir up (waves etc)

3(fig.) to trigger; set off (a wave of popularity, a controversy etc)

Character breakdown

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掀xiānto lift (a lid) · to rock 起qǐto rise · to raise

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掀起

xiān qǐ

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