Chinese
zhǎnkāi
Meaning: to unfold; to spread; to launch
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

展開
展
開
展开
展
开

Example sentences

The eagle spread its wings.
那隻鳥展開翅膀飛走了。
那只鸟展开翅膀飞走了。
The bird spread its wings and flew away.
警察與歹徒展開了激烈的搏鬥。
警察与歹徒展开了激烈的搏斗。
The police engaged in a fierce struggle with the gangster.
我們以這座山屋為聯絡據點,展開搜救工作。
我们以这座山屋为联络据点,展开搜救工作。
We used this mountain hut as a liaison base to launch the search and rescue operation.
警方據此線索展開了進一步的調查。
警方据此线索展开了进一步的调查。
Based on this clue, the police launched a further investigation.

Usage Notes

Used for physical unfolding or starting a large-scale action.

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