开设 (kāi shè) — to open, to set up (a business, shop, branch, etc.); to offer, to launch (courses, services, etc.)
Definition
Used when an organization launches something new — a branch, course, or service. Differs from 开通 (routes/accounts) and 开业 (a business starting up): 开设 emphasizes the act of founding and running it.
verb
to opento set up (a business, shop, branch, etc.)to offerto launch (courses, services, etc.)
Examples
- 开设。Zhè jiā yín háng jīn nián zài jiāo qū kāi shè le yì jiā xīn fēn háng.This bank opened a new branch in the suburbs this year.
- 开设。Dà xué jīn nián kāi shè le rén gōng zhì néng zhuān yè.The university launched an artificial intelligence major this year.
- 开设。Gōng sī xià ge yuè jiāng kāi shè yí xiàng xīn de huì yuán fú wù.The company will launch a new membership service next month.
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