Chinese

qǐfú
Meaning: to rise and fall; to undulate; to fluctuate
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

起
伏

Example sentences

The waves on the sea surface rose and fell, and the scenery was very magnificent.
海面上起伏著巨大的波浪。
Huge waves are rising and falling on the sea surface.
這片地區到處都是起伏的丘陵。
这片地区到处都是起伏的丘陵。
This area is full of rolling hills everywhere.
他的胸膛因為呼吸而起伏。
他的胸膛因为呼吸而起伏。
His chest rose and fell with his breathing.
金黃色的麥田在微風中起伏。
金黄色的麦田在微风中起伏。
The golden wheat fields undulate in the breeze.

Usage Notes

Can describe physical motion (waves, hills) or abstract changes (emotions, status).

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