张开 (zhāng kāi) — to open (e.g., mouth, arms, wings); to spread
Definition
A verb meaning to open or spread something that can stretch apart — mouth, arms, wings, eyes. Like 打 and 打开, it focuses on the action of opening, not creating an opening (which is 开).
verb
to open (e.g., mouth, arms, wings)to spread
Examples
- 张开，。Tā zhāng kāi le zuǐ, zhǔn bèi shuō huà.He opened his mouth, ready to speak.
- 张开，。Xiǎo niǎo zhāng kāi chì bǎng, fēi le qǐ lái.The little bird spread its wings and flew up.
- 张开，。Tā zhāng kāi shuāng shǒu, huān yíng kè rén.He opened his arms to welcome the guests.
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