拣起 Traditional form: 揀起 Pinyin (reading): jiǎnqǐ Definitions: to pick up Characters: 拣 - to choose, to select; to gather, to pick up 起 - to begin, to initiate; to rise, to stand up Traditional characters: 揀 - to choose, to select; to gather, to pick up 起 - to begin, to initiate; to rise, to stand up