起程 (qǐ chéng) — to set out; to depart (on a journey)

Definição

起程 is a formal/written verb meaning 'to set out on a journey,' paired with 启程 as the traditional-character variant. More literary than the everyday 出发 and 动身, which suit casual speech.

verb
to set outto depart (on a journey)

Exemplos

  • 起程
    Wǒ men míng tiān xià wǔ qǐ chéng qù shàng hǎi.
    We'll set out for Shanghai tomorrow afternoon.
  • 起程
    Tā zuó tiān yǐ jīng qǐ chéng le.
    He already set off yesterday.
  • 起程
    Zhè cì lǚ xíng cóng nǎ lǐ qǐ chéng?
    Where does this trip depart from?

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