(xiān) — to lift (a lid, cover, etc.); to stir up, to cause (a wave, controversy, etc.)

Définition

掀 is a physical 'lift' verb (a lid, cover, curtain) that extends metaphorically to 'stir up' a wave of feeling or controversy. Compared to 轰动 (cause a sensation), 掀 describes the action that triggers the stir, not the stir itself.

verb
to lift (a lid, cover, etc.)to stir upto cause (a wave, controversy, etc.)

Exemples

  • Tā xiān kāi guō gài, kàn le kàn tāng.
    She lifted the pot lid and looked at the soup.
  • Tā de yǎn jiǎng xiān qǐ le quán chǎng de rè qíng.
    His speech stirred up the enthusiasm of the whole audience.
  • Dà làng xiān fān le xiǎo chuán.
    Big waves overturned the small boat.
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