掀起 xiān qǐ

to lift; to begin; to set off (a campaign)

HSK 6

Word data

HSK 6
Frequency 11056th word

Definitions

  1. 1. to lift
  2. 2. to begin
  3. 3. to set off (a campaign)
  4. 4. upsurge
  5. 5. to raise in height

Characters

Character Meaning
掀 xiān HSK 6
to lift (a lid); to rock; to convulse
起 qǐ HSK 1
to get up; to rise; to start