Chinese
zhāngkāi
Meaning: to open; to spread; to stretch
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

張開
張
開
张开
张
开

Example sentences

The little bird spread its wings and flew towards the sky.
他張開嘴,讓牙醫檢查牙齒。
他张开嘴,让牙医检查牙齿。
He opened his mouth to let the dentist check his teeth.
牙醫要求病人張開嘴巴進行檢查。
牙医要求病人张开嘴巴进行检查。
The dentist asked the patient to open their mouth for an examination.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for body parts (mouth, eyes, wings) or opening objects.

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