Definition
开局 refers specifically to the opening phase or start of a game, especially in chess, Go, or ball sports, where the initial moves or strategies set the tone. It can also be extended metaphorically to business negotiations or projects, emphasizing the strategic beginning.
n.
opening phase of a game or matchstart (especially in chess, Go, ball games)
Examples
- 开局。Zhè pán qí de kāi jú fēicháng guānjiàn.The opening of this chess game is very critical.
- 开局，。Qiúduì de kāi jú dǎ de búcuò, dàn hòumiàn shīwù le.The team's start in the match was good, but they made mistakes later.
- 开局。Zhècì tánpàn de kāi jú gěi le wǒmen hěn dà xìnxīn.The start of this negotiation gave us great confidence.
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