Definition
开启 (kāi qǐ) is a formal verb meaning 'to open' or 'to start' — it's more literary than the everyday 开 (kāi) and 打开 (dǎ kāi). It often implies beginning a new phase or enabling a function, whereas 开机 (kāi jī) is specific to starting machines/computers, and 启用 (qǐ yòng) focuses on putting a system into use.
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 yíxià zhè shàn chuānghu.Please open this window.
- 开启。Zhè cì hézuò kāi qǐ le xīn de jīhuì.This cooperation opened up new opportunities.
- 开启。Zài shèzhì zhōng kāi qǐ zhège gōngnéng.Enable this function in the settings.
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