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掀起 (xiānqǐ) vs 引发 (yǐnfā): Use 掀起 when emphasizing the act of lifting or initiating, while 引发 focuses more on causing or triggering an event.
Learners often confuse 掀起 with similar verbs like 提起 (tí qǐ, to raise) or 举起 (jǔ qǐ, to lift), but 掀起 usually implies a sudden or forceful action. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing social issues or movements.
As an HSK Level 6 word, 掀起 connects with other verbs that convey action or initiation. Focus on using it in phrases related to starting movements or expressing emotions to enhance situational understanding.
Learners might mistakenly use 掀起 in contexts that require a gentler lifting action, such as lifting a delicate object. Instead, use 提起 (tí qǐ) or 举起 (jǔ qǐ) for those situations.
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How to say to lift in Chinese
“to lift” in Chinese is掀起
The verb 掀起 (xiān qǐ) means to lift or raise something, often in a metaphorical sense, such as initiating a movement or campaign. It can also indicate an increase or upsurge in a particular context, such as emotions or social movements.
When to use 掀起
Learners often confuse 掀起 with similar verbs like 提起 (tí qǐ, to raise) or 举起 (jǔ qǐ, to lift), but 掀起 usually implies a sudden or forceful action. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, especially when discussing social issues or movements.
掀起 or something close to it
掀起 (xiānqǐ) vs 引发 (yǐnfā): Use 掀起 when emphasizing the act of lifting or initiating, while 引发 focuses more on causing or triggering an event.
What learners get wrong
Learners might mistakenly use 掀起 in contexts that require a gentler lifting action, such as lifting a delicate object. Instead, use 提起 (tí qǐ) or 举起 (jǔ qǐ) for those situations.
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Grammar Patterns of 掀起
掀起 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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将会裁员160人的消息在该团体中____了一阵骚动。
News of 160 redundancies had sent tremors through the community.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 掀起
Yes, it can describe physically lifting something, but it is more commonly used metaphorically.
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