起来 qǐlái
up / start to / seem
起来 (qǐlái) means "up / start to / seem" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 起来
突然
tūrán
suddenly
跳
tiào
to jump
雪
xuě
snow
主意
zhǔyi
idea
活动
huódòng
activity / to move around
手
shǒu
hand
厚
hòu
thick
收
shōu
to collect / to put away
鼓掌
gǔzhǎng
to clap
Frequently asked questions
What does 起来 (qǐlái) mean in Chinese?
起来 (qǐlái) means "up / start to / seem" in Chinese. 起来 (qǐlái) means "up / start to / seem" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 起来 in a sentence?
Use 起来 (qǐlái) the way you would use "up / start to / seem" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 起来?
Common words that pair with 起来 include 突然, 跳. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 起来 (qǐlái) and 得 (de)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 起来 means "up / start to / seem"; 得 means "result complement marker". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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