No. 8,414 in Chinese
open
The Chinese word for "open" (打开, dǎkāi) means to unlock, uncover, or make accessible.
In a sentence
请打开窗户，让新鲜空气进来。
Please open the window to let fresh air in.
Here, '打开' (open) refers to physically opening the window to allow air circulation.
他的思想非常开放，总是接受新观点。
He has a very open mind and always accepts new ideas.
In this sentence, '开放' (open) indicates openness in attitude or mindset towards ideas.
会议将在下午三点开始并向公众开放。
The meeting will start at 3 PM and will be open to the public.
Here, '开放' (open) is used to describe accessibility or availability to the public.
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