V起来 V qǐlai
V起来（V qǐlai）means “extended uses of 起来: begin and continue an action, or introduce an evaluation/aspect”. Besides its literal 'upward' meaning, 起来 has two common extended uses. Formation: V+起来
extended uses of 起来: begin and continue an action, or introduce an evaluation/aspect
HSK3Formation
V+起来
Explanation
Besides its literal 'upward' meaning, 起来 has two common extended uses. After a verb it can mean an action starts and keeps going, e.g. 下起雨来 (it starts raining). After a verb like 看/说/听 it introduces a viewpoint or evaluation, e.g. 看起来 (it seems), 说起来 (speaking of it).
Examples
Note
In the 'start' sense, an object goes between 起 and 来: 下起雨来, 唱起歌来. The 来 here is neutral tone.
FAQ
V起来 — what does it mean and how is it used?
extended uses of 起来: begin and continue an action, or introduce an evaluation/aspect. Besides its literal 'upward' meaning, 起来 has two common extended uses. After a verb it can mean an action starts and keeps going, e.g. 下起雨来 (it starts raining). After a verb like 看/说/听 it introduces a viewpoint or evaluation, e.g. 看起来 (it seems), 说起来 (speaking of it).
V起来 — how do you form it?
V+起来
V起来 — any usage notes?
In the 'start' sense, an object goes between 起 and 来: 下起雨来, 唱起歌来. The 来 here is neutral tone.