Definition
开展 (kāi zhǎn) means to launch, carry out, or conduct a planned activity, project, or campaign, and also '(of an exhibition) to open'. It emphasizes initiating and progressing an organized effort. Contrast with 展开 (zhǎn kāi), which is more about 'unfolding' or 'spreading out' something (e.g., a discussion, a map), and 发动 (fā dòng), which is for starting a machine or mobilizing people.
verb
to launchto carry outto conduct (an activity, project, etc.)(of an exhibition) to open
Examples
- 开展。Wǒmen jìhuà kāi zhǎn yí cì shìchǎng diàochá.We plan to conduct a market survey.
- 开展。Gōngsī juédìng kāi zhǎn xīn yèwù.The company decided to launch a new business.
- 开展。Huìyì jiāng kāi zhǎn guānyú huánbǎo de tǎolùn.The meeting will carry out a discussion about environmental protection.
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