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开
kāi
Description
“开”是一个很常用的动词，比如开门、开车、开会都用它。
"开" is a very common verb, used in phrases like 开门 (open the door), 开车 (drive a car), and 开会 (hold a meeting).
它的意思有很多，可以是打开东西，也可以是操作机器或者开始做一件事。
It has many meanings, such as opening something, operating a machine, or starting to do something.
Meanings
开kāi
to open (a door, window, etc.)
请你开门。
Please open the door.
开kāi
to operate or drive (a vehicle/machine)
他会开车。
He can drive.
开kāi
to turn on; to start (something)
太热了，开空调吧。
It's too hot, turn on the air conditioner.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
开 is the opposite of 关 (guān) for doors, lights, and machines.
- Etymology
originally depicts hands lifting a bar to open a gate.
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