How common it is
开 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say kāi slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
这个字可以用来表示打开或开启的动作。例如，你可以用它来描述开关门或者打开灯。
这个字可以用来表示打开或开启的动作。例如，你可以用它来描述开关门或者打开灯。
Context note
这个词常用于日常生活中的各种场景中，比如开门、开窗、开机等。
这个词常用于日常生活中的各种场景中，比如开门、开窗、开机等。
5 examples
开窗户
kāi chuānghu
open the window
开关灯
kāi guāndēng
turn on/off the light
开学了
kāi xuéliǎo
school is back in session
开锁
kāi suǒ
pick a lock
开机
kāi jī
turn on the computer
5 mini stories
妈妈开了门，进来了一只小猫。
māma kāi le mén, qǐlái le yì zhī xiǎo māo.
Mom opened the door and a little cat came in.
爸爸早上开了窗户，让新鲜空气进来。
bàba zǎoshang kāi le chuānghu, ràng xīncuì qìfèng jìn lái.
Dad opened the window in the morning to let fresh air in.
姐姐开了电视，开始看动画片。
jiějie kāi le shítéi, kāishǐ kàn huàdòngpiàn.
Sister turned on the TV and started watching cartoons.
爷爷开了窗户，让外面的风进来。
lǎoyé kāi le chuānghu, ràng wàimian de fēng jìn lái.
Grandpa opened the window to let the outside wind in.
妹妹开了冰箱，拿出了冰淇淋。
mèimei kāi le bīngxióng, ná chū le icedé línɡjīn.
Sister opened the fridge and took out some ice cream.