掀起
xiānqǐ
verbHSK 7-9
“To lift” in Chinese is 掀起 (xiānqǐ).
Meaning
- 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)
Characters
More HSK 7-9 words
火山huǒshānvolcanoHSK 7-9强制qiángzhìto force; to compel; to coerceHSK 7-9观摩guānmóto observe and emulateHSK 7-9祸害huòhaidisasterHSK 7-9竣工jùngōngto complete a projectHSK 7-9转载zhuǎnzǎito forward (a shipment)HSK 7-9前线qiánxiànfront lineHSK 7-9把关bǎguānto guard a passHSK 7-9后期hòuqīlate stageHSK 7-9藏匿cángnìto cover upHSK 7-9
Not to be confused with: 嫌弃 (xiánqì, to regard with disdain; to shun)