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起来
qǐlái
Description
"起来"可以表示从坐着或躺着变成站着，比如早上起床。
"起来" can mean changing from sitting or lying down to standing, like getting up in the morning.
它也常放在动词后面，表示动作开始或者一种感觉。
It is also often placed after verbs to indicate the start of an action or a certain feeling.
Meanings
起来qǐlái
to get up; to stand up; to rise
我每天七点起来。
I get up at seven every day.
起来qǐlái
used after a verb: to start doing something
孩子们笑起来了。
The children started laughing.
起来qǐlái
used after a verb: when you try or judge
这个菜看起来很好吃。
This dish looks delicious.
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Notes
- Etymology
起 (rise) + 来 (come), a directional complement showing upward or outward motion.
- Nuance
as a complement it often splits, e.g. 想起来 (recall), 关起来 (shut up).
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