起来
qǐ lái
arise
The Chinese word '起来' can be used in the context where something arises or comes up. It can also imply standing up depending on the context. Nevertheless, it generally captures the essence of the English word 'arise'.
Example sentences using: 起来
看他起来不开心。
kàn tā qǐlái bù kāixīn.
he seems unhappy.
An example of 起来 used to indicate how something appears or seems, based on its state or condition.
它起来像一只狗。
tā qǐlái xiàng yī zhī gǒu.
It looks like a dog.
Another example of 起来 used to indicate the look of something/someone, similar to 'looks like' in English.
他咳嗽起来真吓人。
tā késou qǐlái zhēn xiàrén.
His coughing is really scary.
An example of 起来 used to describe the action of the subject, as perceived by the speaker.
她唱歌起来很动听。
tā chànggē qǐlái hěn dòngtīng.
Her singing sounds good.
An example of 起来 used commonly to express one's action or performance.
车子开起来舒服。
chēzi kāi qǐlái shūfu.
The car is comfortable to drive.
An example of 起来 used to indicate the action of someone, giving emphasis to the action being experienced.
我气愤起来。
wǒ qìfèn qǐlái.
I get angry.
An example of 起来 showing the starting of an action, similar to 'begin to' in English.
心跳加快起来。
xīntiào jiākuài qǐlái.
My heartbeat quickens.
This example illustrates the use of 起来 to show the beginning or unfolding of an observable action or state.
他笑起来很好看。
tā xiào qǐlái hěn hǎokàn.
His laugh is very attractive.
An example of 起来 used to depict the way of doing something or someone's tendency in doing an action.
太阳升起来了。
tàiyáng shēng qǐlái le.
The sun has risen.
This example shows the use of 起来, giving emphasis to the result of an action.
闹钟响起来了。
nàozhōng xiǎng qǐlái le.
The alarm clock has gone off.
An example of 起来 used to indicate the beginning or start of an event.