Definition
突起 is a verb that combines 'sudden' and 'rise' — it describes something that appears abruptly or sticks out physically. You can use it for abstract events like war or disease breaking out, or for physical features like a mountain peak or a bump on the skin. It's a literary or formal word, common in news and technical descriptions.
v.
to suddenly appearto break out (of war, disease, etc.)to rise highto protrudeto tower
Examples
- 突起，。Zhànzhēng tū qǐ, rénmín liúlí shīsuǒ.War broke out, and people were displaced from their homes.
- 突起，。Shānfēng tū qǐ, zhí chā yúnxiāo.The mountain peak rises abruptly, piercing the clouds.
- 突起。Pífū shàng tū qǐ le yí gè xiǎo hóng bāo.A small red bump suddenly appeared on the skin.
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