No. 5,015 in Chinese
開設
To establish or open (e.g., a business, course, or facility).
In a sentence
學校將於下學期開設新的英語課程。
The school will offer a new English course next semester.
In this sentence, '開設' is used to mean 'start' or 'offer' in the context of setting up new courses or classes.
公司計劃開設一個新的分部以拓展業務。
The company plans to establish a new branch office to expand its business.
Here, '開設' means 'establish' or 'open' in the context of setting up a new branch or division.
她夢想有一天能開設一家自己的咖啡廳。
She dreams of one day opening her own coffee shop.
In this example, '開設' means 'open' or 'start' in the context of initiating a new business or venture.
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