掀起 (pinyin: xiān qǐ, written "xian qi" or "xianqi") means to lift; to raise (a lid etc). Below: its meaning, pronunciation, stroke order, and example sentences, so you can learn how to read, say, and write 掀起.
Meaning
to lift; to raise (a lid etc)
(of a storm) to surge; to stir up (waves etc)
(fig.) to trigger; set off (a wave of popularity, a controversy etc)