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Meaning: Upward motion, start of an action, evaluation (looks/sounds like)
请站起来。
Qǐng zhàn qǐlai.
Please stand up.
他笑起来了。
Tā xiào qǐlai le.
He started laughing.
这个菜看起来很好吃。
Zhège cài kàn qǐlai hěn hǎochī.
This dish looks very delicious.
听起来不错!
•起来 has 3 key meanings: upward motion, start of an action, or sensory evaluation.
⚠️ Common Mistakes:
•Incorrect: 这个菜看很好吃。 → Correct: 这个菜看起来很好吃。 (use 看起来 for visual impression)
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Tīng qǐlai búcuò!
Sounds pretty good!
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