掀 (xiān) - To lift up & to raise

掀Tone 1

xiān ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

掀 · xiān

To lift up;

to raise;

to pry open;

to overturn;

to cause an upsurge.

To lift upto raiseto pry open

Usage highlights

Lift the lidOverturn the tableSet off a waveLift the curtainPry openLift up

Synonyms

  • 揭— To uncover; to lift off
  • 抬— To lift; to raise
  • 举— To lift; to raise

Antonyms

  • 盖— To cover; to lid
  • 压— To press down; to suppress

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He lifted the lid (掀开盖子).
  • The wind blew the roof off (风掀翻了屋顶).
  • The protest caused an upsurge (掀起了抗议浪潮).
  • She opened the curtain (掀开窗帘).

Collocations

  • Lift the lid(掀盖子)
  • Overturn the table(掀桌子)
  • Set off a wave(掀起浪潮)
  • Lift the curtain(掀帘子)
  • Pry open(掀开)
  • Lift up(掀起)

Idioms

  • To lift the roof and rip off the tiles(掀天揭地)
  • To stir up winds and waves(掀风鼓浪)
  • To cause a great disturbance(掀风播浪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 掀 often implies forceful or dramatic action, suggesting a significant change or disruption.
  • It is commonly used in contexts of social movements or dramatic physical actions.
  • In modern usage, it frequently appears in news about protests, storms, or major discoveries that 'lift the lid' on something.

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