开启 (kāi qǐ) — to open (a door, window, etc.); to start (a new phase, journey, etc.); (computing) to enable (a function, feature)
Definition
开启 (kāiqǐ) is a more formal verb meaning 'to open/start' — used for doors/windows but especially for new phases, eras, or systems. More written than 打开; pairs with 启用 in computing, where 启用 is more common for officially starting use of a system.
verb
to open (a door, window, etc.)to start (a new phase, journey, etc.)(computing) to enable (a function, feature)
Examples
- 开启。Qǐng kāi qǐ yí xià zhè shàn chuāng hu.Please open this window.
- 开启。Zhè cì hé zuò kāi qǐ le xīn de jī huì.This cooperation opened up new opportunities.
- 开启。Zài shè zhì zhōng kāi qǐ zhè ge gōng néng.Enable this function in the settings.
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