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掀起

xiān qǐ
HSK 2.0 Level 6
HSK 3.0 Level 7

Definitions

  • 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)

Child Words of 掀起