开演 (kāi yǎn) — to begin (a performance, show, movie, etc.)

Definição

开演 is used specifically for performances, shows, and films starting — not for events or stores (use 开始 for those).

verb

to begin (a performance, show, movie, etc.)

开演。
Diàn yǐng qī diǎn kāi yǎn.
The movie starts at seven.
开演，。
Yǎn chū yǐ jīng kāi yǎn le, wǒ men chí dào le.
The performance has already started; we're late.
开演？
Yīn yuè huì shén me shí hou kāi yǎn?
When does the concert start?

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