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提起 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say tíqǐ slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
提起指说到或提到某事。
tíqǐ zhǐ shuō dào huò tí dào mǒu shì.
To mention means to speak about something.
Context note
他提起昨天的事情。
tā tíqǐ zuótiān de shìqíng.
He mentioned yesterday's matter.
5 examples
不要提起那件事。
bú yào tí qǐ nà jiàn shì。
Do not mention that matter.
她提起她的朋友。
tā tí qǐ tā de péng yǒu。
She mentioned her friend.
老师提起考试。
lǎo shī tí qǐ kǎo shì。
The teacher mentioned the exam.
他提起一个故事。
tā tí qǐ yí gè gù shì。
He mentioned a story.
妈妈提起我的生日。
mā ma tí qǐ wǒ de shēng rì。
Mom mentioned my birthday.
5 mini stories
小明提起他养的宠物。
xiǎo míng tí qǐ tā yǎng de chǒng wù。
Xiao Ming mentioned his pet.
小红提起学校的活动。
xiǎo hóng tí qǐ xué xiào de huó dòng。
Xiao Hong mentioned the school activity.
爸爸提起周末的计划。
bà ba tí qǐ zhōu mò de jì huà。
Dad mentioned the weekend plan.
朋友提起一起玩游戏。
péng yǒu tí qǐ yi qǐ wán yóu xì。
The friend mentioned playing games together.
老师提起要交作业。
lǎo shī tí qǐ yào jiāo zuò yè。
The teacher mentioned handing in homework.