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    Expressing 'to bring up' or 'to file' with 提起 (tíqǐ)

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    Structure

    Subject + 提起 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 提起 (tíqǐ) means "to bring up," "to mention," or "to file," depending on context. In legal contexts, it commonly means "to file" as in 提起诉讼 (to file a lawsuit). In everyday speech, it can mean "to mention" or "to bring up a topic."

    Examples

    • 别在她面前提起这件事，她会不高兴的。

      bié zài tā miànqián tíqǐ zhè jiàn shì, tā huì bù gāoxìng de.

      Don't bring this up in front of her, or she'll be upset.

    • 受害者已经向法院提起了诉讼。

      shòuhàizhě yǐjīng xiàng fǎyuàn tíqǐ le sùsòng.

      The victim has already filed a lawsuit with the court.

    • 每次提起大学时光，他总是特别怀念。

      měicì tíqǐ dàxué shíguāng, tā zǒngshì tèbié huáiniàn.

      Every time he brings up his college years, he always feels especially nostalgic.

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