to open; to initiate
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to open; to turn on; to activate
formalUsed for opening physical objects, devices, or systems. Often carries a formal or technical tone.
Qǐng请
kāi开
qǐ启
nǐ你
de的
shè设
bèi备
，
zhǔn准
bèi备
yuǎn远
chéng程
huì会
yì议
。
Please turn on your device and prepare for the remote meeting.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
miè灭
huǒ火
qì器
de的
kāi开
guān关
néng能
zì自
dòng动
kāi开
qǐ启
。
This type of fire extinguisher's switch can open automatically.
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Gōng工
zuò作
rén人
yuán员
zhèng正
zài在
kāi开
qǐ启
shuǐ水
zhá闸
yǐ以
tiáo调
jié节
shuǐ水
wèi位
。
Workers are opening the sluice gate to regulate the water level.
verb
to initiate; to inaugurate; to pioneer
formalUsed for starting abstract endeavors, new eras, trends, or significant projects. Has a formal and positive connotation.
Zhè这
cì次
gǎi改
gé革
kāi开
qǐ启
le了
yī一
gè个
quán全
xīn新
de的
fā发
zhǎn展
shí时
dài代
。
This reform has initiated a brand new era of development.
Tā他
zhì致
lì力
yú于
kāi开
qǐ启
yī一
dài代
xué学
shù术
xīn新
fēng风
。
He is dedicated to pioneering a new academic trend for a generation.
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Zhè这
gè个
xiàng项
mù目
jiāng将
kāi开
qǐ启
wǒ我
men们
yǔ与
hǎi海
wài外
hé合
zuò作
de的
xīn新
piān篇
zhāng章
。
This project will open a new chapter in our overseas cooperation.