启程

qǐ chéng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to set out on a journey

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 抵达 dǐ dá 抵达 dǐ dá to arrive 抵达 means to arrive, the opposite of setting out.: to arrive

Synonyms

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• 出发 chū fā 出发 chū fā to set off Both mean to set out on a journey, but 启程 is more literary while 出发 is more general.: to set off
• 动身 dòng shēn 动身 dòng shēn to go on a journey 动身 is a common synonym, also meaning to set out, slightly more colloquial.: to go on a journey

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 启程 with a direct object like '启程北京'; instead use 出发去北京 or rephrase.

Formality

启程 is formal and often used in written language or announcements, unlike 出发 which is neutral.

Example Sentences

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我们明天 启程 去西安。

We will set out for Xi'an tomorrow.

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Child Words of 启程

• 启 启 qǐ: Qi son of Yu the Great 禹[yǔ], reported founder of the Xia Dynasty 夏朝[xià cháo] (c. 2070-c. 1600 BC)
• 程 程 chéng: rule