Word: 掀起 (xiānqǐ) 掀起 dictionary entry xiānqǐ to lift; to surge; to trigger Full dictionary entry for 掀起 Example sentences using 掀起 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他掀起窗帘，往外看了看。 Tā xiānqǐ chuānglián, wǎng wài kànle kàn. He lifted the curtain and looked outside. 她掀起锅盖，看了看汤。 Tā xiānqǐ guōgài, kànle kàn tāng. She lifted the pot lid and checked the soup.