hin1 hei2掀起

Jyutpinghin1 hei2

Yalehīn héi

動詞Uncommon

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

le1呢tou3套hei3戲hin1掀hei2起zo2咗jat1一gu2股zeoi1追sing1星jit6熱ciu4潮。

This movie set off a wave of celebrity worship.

keoi5佢hin1掀hei2起go3個koi3蓋tai2睇haa6下jap6入min6面jau5有me1咩。

He lifted the lid to see what was inside.

Common phrases

hin1掀hei2起jit6熱ciu4潮

to set off a craze

hin1掀hei2起fung1風bo1波

to stir up a controversy

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.