Chinese Grammar
Verb + 起来 (start to V / arise)
Directional complement that adds 'start to' or 'arise' meaning. 站起来 = stand up. 笑起来 = burst into laughter.
Example Sentences
国会的人都站了起来。
吃饭的人都笑起来了。
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