凸起 (tū qǐ) — to protrude, to bulge
Definition
Verb meaning 'to protrude, bulge out' — used for surfaces, muscles, or ground that rises above its surroundings. No close HSK-level synonyms to contrast.
verb
to protrudeto bulge
Examples
- 。Tā de tóu shàng tū qǐ le yí gè bāo.He has a bump on his head.
- ，。Dì zhèn hòu, dì miàn tū qǐ le yí kuài.After the earthquake, the ground bulged up.
- ，。Tā de jī ròu tū qǐ, xiǎn de hěn zhuàng.His muscles bulged, making him look strong.
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