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掀起

xiān qǐ
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7

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Definitions

  1. 1. to lift; to raise (a lid etc)
  2. 2. (of a storm) to surge; to stir up (waves etc)
  3. 3. (fig.) to trigger; set off (a wave of popularity, a controversy etc)

Child Words of 掀起