🇨🇳 How to say

“open” in Chinese

开kāi
Illustration of "open" in a Chinese cultural setting
A woman opens the window in her kitchen to let fresh air in. Morning sunlight streams through as she prepares breakfast.

Usage note

开 means 'open' or 'turn on' and is used for doors, windows, lights, and electronics. It's a very common verb in daily routines.

Examples

  • 请开门。

    Please open the door.

  • 我开灯。

    I turn on the light.

  • 他开电脑。

    He turns on the computer.

Quick check

What does "开" mean?

  • A. open
  • B. study
  • C. can
  • D. find

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