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开设 (kāi shè) — to open, to set up (a business, shop, branch, etc.); to offer, to launch (courses, services, etc.)

Definition

Used when an organization launches something new — a branch, course, or service. Differs from 开通 (routes/accounts) and 开业 (a business starting up): 开设 emphasizes the act of founding and running it.

verb
to opento set up (a business, shop, branch, etc.)to offerto launch (courses, services, etc.)

Examples

  • 开设。
    Zhè jiā yín háng jīn nián zài jiāo qū kāi shè le yì jiā xīn fēn háng.
    This bank opened a new branch in the suburbs this year.
  • 开设。
    Dà xué jīn nián kāi shè le rén gōng zhì néng zhuān yè.
    The university launched an artificial intelligence major this year.
  • 开设。
    Gōng sī xià ge yuè jiāng kāi shè yí xiàng xīn de huì yuán fú wù.
    The company will launch a new membership service next month.
Appears in
HSK 3.0 Level 6Business & Commerce

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