Word: 掀 (xiān) 掀 dictionary entry xiān to lift (a lid); to rock; to convulse Full dictionary entry for 掀 Example sentences using 掀 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 你掀一下锅盖，看汤好了没。 Nǐ xiān yíxià guōgài, kàn tāng hǎole méi. Lift the pot lid and see whether the soup is ready. 快掀锅盖，看看饺子熟了没。 Kuài xiān guōgài, kànkan jiǎozi shúle méi. Lift the lid and see if the dumplings are done.