起来
Basic Meaning
v
Always attached to a verb or adjective. It is one of the most common directional complements with multiple abstract uses.
(as a directional complement) 1. upwards; 2. indicates the beginning and continuation of an action/state; 3. indicates completion or achievement of a purpose; 4. indicates an impression or viewpoint.
趋向动词。❶ 用在动词后做趋向补语，表示向上。❷ 用在动词或形容词后做趋向补语，表示动作或情况开始并且继续。❸ 用在动词后做趋向补语，表示动作完成或达到目的。❹ 用在动词后做趋向补语，表示印象或看法。
Words:
站起来跑起来扭起来哭起来笑起来写起来
Sentences:
- 他把那面旗子举起来了。He raised that flag (upwards).
- 这个包看起来很新。This bag looks very new (impression).
- 听到这个消息，大家都高兴起来了。Hearing this news, everyone began to get happy.
v
Often used with verbs like 升 (rise) or in modern slang contexts like 嗨起来 (get hyped up).
to rise up; to get up; to emerge; (figuratively) to get excited/energized.
泛指兴起、奋起、升起、立起等。
Words:
升起来嗨起来
Synonyms:
奋起兴起
Sentences:
- 太阳慢慢升起来了。The sun slowly rose up.
- 音乐一响，全场观众都嗨起来了。As soon as the music started, the entire audience got hyped up.
v
Describes the physical action of changing posture. The verb (e.g., 站, 坐) usually precedes 起来.
to get up (from a lying, sitting, or kneeling position); to stand up.
由躺、卧而坐，由坐、跪而站。
Words:
站起来坐起来
Antonyms:
躺下
Sentences:
- 他腿麻了，好不容易才站起来。His legs were numb; he barely managed to stand up.
- 躺在床上看书不舒服，我坐起来看吧。Reading in bed isn't comfortable; I'll sit up to read.