提起 tíqǐ to mention
to mention; to bring up; (literally and fig.) to lift; to raise; to initiate (legal proceedings)
How to remember 提起: 提 carry + 起 rise up = to mention.
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How it is used
- (1) To mention/bring up in conversation - 提起这件事 (tíqǐ zhè jiàn shì) bring up this matter; (2) to lift/raise - 提起精神 (tíqǐ jīngshén) perk up.
- The 'mention' sense is very common: 别提起他 (don't mention him). Also legal 提起诉讼 (file a lawsuit).
- 提起精神 (rouse one's spirits) and 提起兴趣 (spark interest) are set phrases worth knowing.