起程 (qǐ chéng) — to set out; to depart (on a journey)
Definition
起程 is a formal/written verb meaning 'to set out on a journey,' paired with 启程 as the traditional-character variant. More literary than the everyday 出发 and 动身, which suit casual speech.
verb
to set outto depart (on a journey)
Easily confused
Examples
- 起程。Wǒ men míng tiān xià wǔ qǐ chéng qù shàng hǎi.We'll set out for Shanghai tomorrow afternoon.
- 起程。Tā zuó tiān yǐ jīng qǐ chéng le.He already set off yesterday.
- 起程？Zhè cì lǚ xíng cóng nǎ lǐ qǐ chéng?Where does this trip depart from?
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