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开始 (kāi shǐ): to start; beginning

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 2verb, noun

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
to start; beginning
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb, noun
HSK level
HSK 2

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to begin
  • to start
  • beginning
  • start
  • to begin
  • to start
  • beginning
  • start

Chinese explanation

  • 表示某一动作、活动或状态从某一点起发生或进行
  • 指事情、过程或阶段的最初部分。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

to open (transitive or intransitive)

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Example sentences

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Let's start class.

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The movie has already started.

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Start learning Chinese from the beginning.

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A new beginning means new opportunities.

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