掀开 (xiān kāi) — to lift off (a cover, lid, etc.); to open (a book, container, etc.)

Définition

A separable verb meaning to lift or peel something open (a lid, cover, book) — implies a physical, often forceful action, unlike the more general 打开 which works for any kind of opening.

verb
to lift off (a cover, lid, etc.)to open (a book, container, etc.)

Exemples

  • 掀开
    Tā qīng qīng de xiān kāi guō gài, kàn le kàn tāng zěn me yàng le.
    He gently lifted the lid of the pot to check on the soup.
  • 掀开
    Tā xiān kāi shū, fā xiàn lǐ miàn jiá zhe yì zhāng jiù zhào piàn.
    She opened the book and found an old photo tucked inside.
  • Zhè kuài shí bǎn hěn zhòng, wǒ yí gè rén gēn běn xiān bù kāi.
    This stone slab is very heavy; I can't lift it open by myself at all.

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