Grammar pattern · HSK 4

Verb + 起来

verb/adjective + 起来

How it works

起来 can mark the beginning of a change or introduce an impression based on perception.

天气渐渐暖和起来了。

Tiānqì jiànjiàn nuǎnhuo qǐlái le.

The weather has gradually started to warm up.

Common mistake: Interpret 起来 from context; it does not always mean physical upward movement.

Quick practice

起来 can mean…