开演 (kāi yǎn) — to begin (a performance, show, movie, etc.)
Definition
开演 is used specifically for performances, shows, and films starting — not for events or stores (use 开始 for those).
verb
to begin (a performance, show, movie, etc.)
Examples
- 开演。Diàn yǐng qī diǎn kāi yǎn.The movie starts at seven.
- 开演，。Yǎn chū yǐ jīng kāi yǎn le, wǒ men chí dào le.The performance has already started; we're late.
- 开演？Yīn yuè huì shén me shí hou kāi yǎn?When does the concert start?
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