kāi

Translation

  • to open
  • to start
  • to turn on
  • to boil
  • to write out (a prescription, check, invoice etc)
  • to operate (a vehicle)
  • carat (gold)
  • abbr. for Kelvin, 開爾文|开尔文[Kai1 er3 wen2]
  • abbr. for 開本|开本[kai1 ben3], book format

Synonyms

Examples

  • 他无论甚么时候都是心心的。
    He is always happy.
  • 从战争始的那一瞬间始,两方都是罪恶的。
    Once a war breaks out, both sides are in the wrong.
  • 虽然小男孩的母亲叫他不要窗,但他还是了。
    The boy opened the window, although his mother told him not to.
  • 灯。
    Turn on the light, please.
  • 门。
    Open the door, please.
  • 给爱情门!
    Open the door for love.
  • 什么时候门?
    What time does it open?
  • 草坪!
    Get off the lawn!
  • 我还没学会车。
    I still have not learned to drive a car.
  • 什么时候始?
    What time does it start?
Chinese Tones