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    Expressing 'to mention' with 提 (tí)

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    Explanation

    提 (tí) is a verb meaning "to mention" or "to bring up." It is used when referring to the act of raising a topic in conversation, and frequently appears in constructions like 不能不提 (bùnéng bù tí, "can't not mention") to emphasize that something is noteworthy.

    Examples

    • 说到杭州，不能不提西湖龙井茶。

      Shuōdào Hángzhōu, bù néng bù tí Xī Hú Lóngjǐng chá.

      When it comes to Hangzhou, you can't not mention West Lake Longjing tea.

    • 你刚才提的那个想法很有意思。

      Nǐ gāngcái tí de nàge xiǎngfǎ hěn yǒu yìsi.

      The idea you just brought up is very interesting.

    • 她没有提这件事，我也不好意思问。

      Tā méiyǒu tí zhè jiàn shì, wǒ yě bù hǎoyìsi wèn.

      She didn't bring it up, and I felt too embarrassed to ask.

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