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开
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Stroke order — 4 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 开
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 开 | kāi | to open (transitive or intransitive); (of ships, vehicles, troops etc) to start |
| 开始 | kāi shǐ | to begin; beginning |
| 离开 | lí kāi | to depart; to leave |
| 开玩笑 | kāi wán xiào | to play a joke; to make fun of |
| 公开 | gōng kāi | open; overt; public; to make public; to release |
| 开发 | kāi fā | to exploit (a resource); to open up (for development) |
| 开放 | kāi fàng | to bloom; to open |
| 开幕式 | kāi mù shì | opening ceremony |
FAQ
How many strokes does 开 have?
开 has 4 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 开?
The pinyin for 开 is kāi. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄎㄞ.
What does 开 mean in Chinese?
开 means: to open (transitive or intransitive); (of ships, vehicles, troops etc) to start. It appears in common words such as 开、开始、离开.
What is the traditional form of 开?
The traditional form of 开 is 開.