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Chinese word

掀起

xiān qǐ

to lift; to raise (a lid etc)

Meaning

Definitions are in English.
  • 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)

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Common words: 掀 · 起

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