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掀起

HSK 7-9

xiānqǐ

to raise; to trigger (general; debate)

Alternative translations

  • lancement
  • déclencher

Explanation

(of a storm) to surge; to stir up (waves etc); (fig.) to trigger; set off (a wave of popularity, a controversy etc)

Examples

风起云涌

fēng qǐ yún yǒng

Storms of wind and clouds

争端引发

zhēng duān yǎn fā

dispute arises