开场 (kāi chǎng) — to begin, to start (a performance, event, etc.)
Definition
开场 (kāichǎng) means a performance, match, or show officially starting — more specific than 开始 (general 'to begin') and 开头 (the opening part), and less formal than 开幕 (used for conferences and ceremonies).
verb
to beginto start (a performance, event, etc.)
Examples
- 开场，。Yǎn chū kāi chǎng le, guān zhòng rè liè gǔ zhǎng.The performance began, and the audience applauded warmly.
- 开场，。Bǐ sài kāi chǎng shí fēn zhōng hòu, tā jìn le yí gè qiú.Ten minutes after the game started, he scored a goal.
- 开场。Dà jiā dōu qī dài diàn yǐng kāi chǎng de nà yí kè.Everyone is looking forward to the moment the movie begins.
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