揭竿而起

Chinese

lift off (a cover); divulge pole
 
and; as well as; but (not)
and; as well as; but (not); yet (not); (shows causal relation); (shows change of state); (shows contrast)
to rise; to raise; to get up
trad. (揭竿而起) 竿
simp. #(揭竿而起) 竿
Literally: “raise up a pole and rise”.

Pronunciation


Idiom

揭竿而起

  1. (figurative) to rise in revolt
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