No. 3,799 in Chinese
開啟
"開啟" means "to open" or "to start."
In a sentence
我們即將開啟新的篇章。
We are about to begin a new chapter.
This usage conveys starting or commencing something significant, often a metaphorical or abstract concept like a phase or chapter.
請不要開啟這台機器，它正在維修中。
Please do not turn on this machine; it is under maintenance.
Here, the word '開啟' refers to the physical act of starting or activating a machine or device.
這本書開啟了我對科學的興趣。
This book has sparked my interest in science.
In this example, '開啟' is used to express the idea of awakening or inspiring interest in something.
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