Mandarin Word of the Day
开始
/kāi shǐ/ • verb — 26th of Mar, 2026
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Meaning: to start or begin something
Examples
- 我们现在可以开始会议。
(We can start the meeting now.) - 你准备好开始新项目了吗？
(Are you ready to start the new project?) - 我想从今天开始学中文。
(I want to start learning Chinese from today.)
Synonyms
- 启程
- 动手
The word '开始' is commonly used when referring to the initiation of an action or process. It can be applied in various contexts, including starting a task, project, or even a new life chapter.
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