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开通
kāitōng
Description
“开通”常常用在打开一个服务，比如手机上网或者银行的功能。
"开通" is often used when activating a service, such as mobile internet or banking features.
它也可以说一个人的想法很新，不老旧。
It can also describe a person's ideas as fresh and not old-fashioned.
Meanings
开通kāitōng
to activate or open a service or route
我昨天开通了手机上网。
I activated mobile internet on my phone yesterday.
开通kāitōng
open-minded; broad-minded
他的父母很开通，让他自己决定。
His parents are very open-minded and let him decide for himself.
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Notes
- Etymology
开 (open) + 通 (connect/through), literally 'open and connect'.
- Nuance
as a verb it means to enable a service; as an adjective it describes a person's attitude.
In videos
“就是我决定开通会员频道了哇哈哈”
“这条地铁线是去年刚开通的”
“现在正在开通我的支付宝”
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