提起

• 拼音: tí qǐ
• 汉字拆解: 提 = 扌(hand) + 是 (phonetic); 起 = 走 (walk) + 己 (self)

含义

To mention; to bring up; to raise or lift up.

Has two main uses: (1) to mention or bring up a topic in conversation, and (2) to physically lift something up. In the first sense, often followed by emotions or memories. Also used in legal contexts for filing suits (提起诉讼). Can imply triggering associated feelings or thoughts.

例句

1. 一提起小时候的事情，奶奶就特别高兴。
2. 别再提起这件事了，他已经很难过了。
3. 她提起行李箱才发现比想象中重多了。

用法指南

语境: conversation, everyday, legal

语气: casual

正确说法

• 他一提起工作就头疼。(He gets a headache as soon as work is mentioned.)
• 请把箱子提起来。(Please lift up the box.)

错误说法

• 提起你的名字 when simply saying someone's name — use 说 or 叫; 提起 implies bringing up a topic with associated context

起源与历史

Compound of 提 (lift/raise) + 起 (up/arise), literally meaning to lift up, extended to bringing up topics.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal