tai4 hei2提起
Jyutpingtai4 hei2
Yaletàih héi
Definition
To lift up, raise, or arouse; also to mention or bring up.
- to lift up; to raise; to arouse
- to mention; to speak of; to bring up a topic
colloquialdaily actionscommunication
How it's used
Use this verb when you want to bring a topic into conversation or to stimulate someone's energy levels. It functions similarly to the English "bring up" in social contexts, but it also carries the sense of "lifting" one's mood or focus. When used for mental state, it is almost always paired with objects like 精神 or 興趣.
Related words
Common phrases
to perk up; to raise one's spirits
to arouse interest
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the physical action of lifting an object, which is usually expressed by 拎起 or 舉起. Using 提起 for physical lifting can sound unnatural or overly formal in daily speech.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
