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開
kāi
Description
"开"是一个很常用的动词，可以说打开门、开车、开灯，也可以说商店几点开门。
"开" is a very common verb; you can say open the door, drive a car, turn on the light, and also ask what time the store opens.
Meanings
开kāi
to open (a door, window, container, etc.)
请开门，我要进去。
Please open the door, I want to go in.
开kāi
to turn on (a light, machine, etc.)
天黑了，快开灯吧。
It's getting dark, turn on the light quickly.
开kāi
to drive or operate (a vehicle)
他会开车。
He can drive.
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Notes
- Nuance
开 is the opposite of 关 (to close/turn off) for doors, lights and machines.
- Etymology
often combines with objects: 开门 (open door), 开灯 (turn on light), 开车 (drive).
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