启程 (qǐ chéng) — to set out on a journey, to depart
Definition
Literary/formal 'to set out on a journey,' used in writing or announcements. 出发 is the everyday spoken equivalent; 离开 is more general ('to leave' anywhere).
verb
to set out on a journeyto depart
Easily confused
Examples
- 启程。Wǒ men míng tiān zǎo shàng bā diǎn qǐ chéng.We set out at eight o'clock tomorrow morning.
- 启程。qǐ chéng Zhī qián yí dìng yào dài hǎo hù zhào.Be sure to bring your passport before departing.
- 启程，。Tā cōng cōng qǐ chéng, lián xíng li dōu méi ná.He set off in such a hurry that he didn't even take his luggage.
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