kei2 hei2 san1企起身

Jyutpingkei2 hei2 san1

Yalekéi héi sān

Definition

To stand up; to rise to one's feet.

colloquialdaily actions

How it's used

This verb phrase functions as a separable verb where the aspect marker or object can be inserted between 企 and 起身. It specifically denotes the physical action of transitioning from a sitting or lying position to a vertical one. While 企 simply means to stand, 企起身 emphasizes the change of state.

Examples

nei5你faai3快di1啲kei2企hei2起san1身laa1啦，gaa3架ce1車zau6就lai4嚟dou3到laa3喇。

Stand up quickly, the bus is almost here.

keoi5佢jat1一gin3見dou2到lou5老si1師jap6入lai4嚟，zau6就zik1即hak1刻kei2企hei2起san1身。

He stood up immediately as soon as he saw the teacher walk in.

Common phrases

zik1即hak1刻kei2企hei2起san1身

stand up immediately

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 企喺度, which describes the state of standing still rather than the act of rising. Use 企起身 for the movement and 企喺度 for the posture.