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The word "提起" is formed through the semantic fusion of two characters: "提", which inherently carries the notion of lifting or raising, and "起", which conveys rising, starting, or emerging. When combined, these characters create a compound where the action of lifting merges with the sense of initiation, resulting in a meaning that extends from physically hoisting something up to metaphorically bringing a subject to light or mention. This formation leverages the conceptual overlap between upward motion and beginning, ultimately yielding a term that encapsulates the idea of elevating something into discussion or consciousness.

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妈妈提起了水桶。

Māma tíqǐle shuǐtǒng.

Mom lifted the water bucket.

他经常提起他的童年。

Tā jīngcháng tíqǐ tā de tóngnián.

He often mentions his childhood.

提起旅行,她就兴奋。

Yì tíqǐ lǚxíng, tā jiù xīngfèn.

Whenever travel is mentioned, she gets excited.

在会议上,他提起了新的建议。

Zài huìyì shàng, tā tíqǐle xīn de jiànyì.

At the meeting, he brought up a new suggestion.

尽管他不愿提起,但那件事对他的影响依然存在。

Jǐnguǎn tā bù yuàn tíqǐ, dàn nà jiàn shì duì tā de yǐngxiǎng yīrán cúnzài.

Although he is unwilling to mention it, that matter still has an impact on him.

Word Definition - 提起

tí qǐ to mention; to bring up; (lit. and fig.) to lift; to raise; to initiate (legal proceedings)

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