hin1 hei2掀起
Jyutpinghin1 hei2
Yalehīn héi
Definition
To lift open; or to trigger, bring about, or set off an event or trend.
- to lift, raise, or peel open a cover, lid, or sheet
- to trigger, bring about, or set off a trend, craze, or wave
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How it's used
Use this term for both physical actions, like lifting a lid or a curtain, and abstract concepts, like triggering a trend or a movement. It carries a sense of momentum or sudden intensity when applied to social phenomena. It is frequently paired with nouns describing trends, waves, or public interest.
Examples
This movie set off a wave of celebrity worship.
He lifted the lid to see what was inside.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 拎起, which specifically means to pick something up with your hand. While 掀起 can involve lifting, it usually implies lifting a cover, a corner, or starting a metaphorical wave rather than simply holding an object.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
