HSK 7

崛起

juéqǐ

to rise abruptly (to a towering position)

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Character Breakdown

崛

· 崛

Radical: —

起

qǐ · to begin, to initiate

Radical: 走 · 10strokes

Stroke order animation for 起

Meaning and Usage

"崛起" (juéqǐ) primarily means a rapid or sudden rise, often used to describe the emergence or growth of countries, economies, industries, or cities. It conveys a sense of strength and prominence appearing quickly.

Common Contexts

It is frequently used in economic and geopolitical discussions to highlight the rise of a nation or market. It can also describe the growth of sectors or urban areas gaining new vitality.

Collocations and Patterns

  • "经济崛起" (economic rise): used to talk about a country's or region's economic growth.
  • "崛起的力量" (rising power): emphasizes the growing influence or strength.
  • "迅速崛起" (rapid rise): stresses the speed of the emergence.

Nuances

Using "崛起" implies a notable and often transformative rise, not just a small or gradual improvement. It is more formal and often appears in news, reports, or academic contexts rather than casual speech.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "崛起" with "起" alone, which simply means to start or get up. "崛起" specifically emphasizes a strong, often sudden emergence or rise.

Example Sentences

近年来，中国经济迅速崛起，成为世界第二大经济体。

Jìnnián lái, Zhōngguó jīngjì xùnsù juéqǐ, chéngwéi shìjiè dì èr dà

In recent years, China's economy has rapidly risen to become the world's

新兴市场国家的崛起改变了全球经济格局。

Xīnxīng shìchǎng guójiā de juéqǐ gǎibiànle quánqiú jīngjì géjú.

The rise of emerging market countries has changed the global economic

这座城市因科技产业的崛起而焕发了新的活力。

Zhè zuò chéngshì yīn kējì chǎnyè de juéqǐ ér huànfāle xīn de huólì.

This city has been revitalized due to the rise of the technology industry.