客人一口氣喝完一盅茶，才起身告辭。
The guest drank a cup of tea in one breath before getting up to take his leave.
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Example sentences
他起身向客人打招呼。
He got up to greet the guest.
長時間用電腦後，他的手腕又酸又痛，只好起身活動一下。
After spending a long time at the computer, his wrist was sore and painful, so he had to get up and move around.
看見孕婦上車，他連忙起身讓座。
Seeing a pregnant woman get on the bus, he hurriedly got up to offer his seat.
Usage Notes
Commonly used for the physical action of standing up from a sitting or lying position, or for setting off on a trip.
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