kāi shǐ

Translation

  • to begin
  • beginning
  • to start
  • initial
  • CL:個|个[ge4]

Synonyms

Examples

  • 从战争开始的那一瞬间开始,两方都是罪恶的。
    Once a war breaks out, both sides are in the wrong.
  • 什么时候开始
    What time does it start?
  • 开始掉头发了。
    He is beginning to lose his hair.
  • 开始学习英语了吗?
    Have you begun studying English?
  • 玛丽已经开始了。
    Mary has already started.
  • 比赛甚么时候开始
    What time does the game start?
  • 轮子开始慢慢转动。
    The wheel began to roll slowly.
  • 演出什么时候开始
    What time does the play begin?
  • 学校8点半开始上课。
    School begins at eight-thirty.
  • 你应该从比较简单的书开始
    Read such books as can be easily understood.
Chinese Tones