Chinese
kāipì
Meaning: to open up; to establish; to pioneer
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

開闢
開
闢
开辟
开
辟

Example sentences

This airline recently opened a new route to Europe.
這家航空公司下個月將開闢一條直飛日本的新航線。
这家航空公司下个月将开辟一条直飞日本的新航线。
This airline will open a new direct flight route to Japan next month.
政府打算將這塊荒地開闢成公園。
政府打算将这块荒地开辟成公园。
The government plans to develop this wasteland into a park.
西漢時期,絲綢之路的開闢促進了中西方文化的交流。
西汉时期,丝绸之路的开辟促进了中西方文化的交流。
During the Western Han Dynasty, the opening of the Silk Road promoted cultural exchange between China and the West.
張騫出使西域,開闢了絲綢之路。
张骞出使西域,开辟了丝绸之路。
Zhang Qian was sent as an envoy to the Western Regions, opening the Silk Road.

Usage Notes

Used for creating new paths, routes, or historical eras.

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