Chinese
dǎkāi
Meaning: to open; to turn on; to unfold
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他打開窗戶,讓新鮮空氣進來。
他打开窗户,让新鲜空气进来。
He opened the window to let fresh air in.
她用力拉門,門才打開。
She pulled the door hard, and only then did it open.
這扇門會自動打開。
This door opens automatically.
下雨以後,教室很悶,老師把窗戶全打開了。
After it rained, the classroom felt stuffy, so the teacher opened all the windows.
請把電燈打開。
Please turn on the light.

Usage Notes

Common for opening doors, windows, books, packages, or apps. With some devices it can also mean to turn on.

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