begin a performance; start an undertaking
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Meanings
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to begin a theatrical performance; for a show to start
Originally specific to traditional Chinese opera and theater, referring to the moment the performance officially begins, often signaled by the striking of gongs and drums. Can be used metaphorically.
Kāi开
tái台
luó锣
gǔ鼓
yī一
xiǎng响
，
guān观
zhòng众
lì立
kè刻
ān安
jìng静
xià下
lái来
。
As soon as the opening gongs and drums sounded, the audience immediately quieted down.
Xì戏
yǐ已
kāi开
tái台
，
nǐ你
bié别
zài再
jìn进
hòu后
tái台
le了
。
The play has already begun, so you shouldn't go backstage anymore.
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Zhè这
ge个
xīn新
xiàng项
mù目
xià下
zhōu周
zhèng正
shì式
kāi开
tái台
。
This new project will officially kick off next week.
Zhè这
chǎng场
qìng庆
diǎn典
yǐ以
wǔ舞
lóng龙
biǎo表
yǎn演
kāi开
tái台
，
qì气
fēn氛
fēi非
cháng常
rè热
liè烈
。
The celebration started with a dragon dance performance, creating a very lively atmosphere.