The Extended Usages of "起来"(qǐlái ) and "下去"(xiàqu)
Learn more The basic meanings of "起来" and "下去" In addition to their basic meanings, 起来 (qǐlái) and 下去 (xiàqu) have extended uses that stem from those basic meanings. These more complex uses can pose a challenge for Chinese learners. Extended Usages of 下去 (xiàqu)