开幕

kāi mù

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to open (a conference)
2. to inaugurate

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 闭幕 bì mù 闭幕 bì mù the curtain falls 会议开幕与闭幕: the curtain falls

Related words

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• 揭幕 jiē mù 揭幕 jiē mù opening 揭幕仪式与开幕相近: opening
• 召开 zhào kāi 召开 zhào kāi to convene (a conference or meeting) 召开会议，与开幕相关: to convene (a conference or meeting)

Synonyms

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• 开始 kāi shǐ 开始 kāi shǐ to begin 活动开幕或开始: to begin

Usage notes

Common mistakes

开幕 is mainly used for formal events like conferences or ceremonies; don't use it for small or casual gatherings.

Example Sentences

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会议将于明天上午九点 开幕 。

The conference will open tomorrow at 9 a.m.

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Words Containing 开幕

• 开幕式 开幕式 kāi mù shì: opening ceremony
• 开幕典礼 开幕典礼 kāi mù diǎn lǐ: opening ceremony
• 开幕词 开幕词 kāi mù cí: opening speech (at a conference)

Child Words of 开幕

• 幕 幕 mù: curtain or screen
• 开 开 kāi: to open