() — (bound form) to open, to start; (bound form) to enlighten, to inspire

Definition

A bound form seen in set phrases like 启发 (inspire), 启程 (set off), and 启事 (notice). It is not used alone — always combined with another character.

bound form
(bound form) to opento start(bound form) to enlightento inspire

Examples

  • Zhè bù shū gěi le wǒ hěn duō qǐ fā.
    This book gave me a lot of inspiration.
  • Wǒ men míng tiān qǐ chéng qù běi jīng.
    We'll set off for Beijing tomorrow.
  • Gōng sī tiē le yì zhāng qǐ shì.
    The company posted a notice.

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