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Chinese word

起来

qǐ lai

to stand up; to get up

Traditional: 起來

Meaning

Definitions are in English.
  • to stand up; to get up
  • also pr. [qi3lai2]
  • (after a verb) indicating the beginning and continuation of an action or a state
  • indicating an upward movement (e.g. after 站[zhan4])
  • indicating completion
  • (after a perception verb, e.g. 看[kan4]) expressing preliminary judgment
  • also pr. [qi3lai5]

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Common words: 起 · 来

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