Definition
开幕 (kāi mù) means 'to open' a conference, exhibition, or festival — a formal inauguration. It differs from 开场 (kāi chǎng), which refers to the beginning of a performance, show, or event program. Use 开幕 for ceremonies and official openings, and 开场 for the start of a show or broadcast.
verb
to open (a conference, exhibition, festival, etc.)to inaugurate
Examples
- 开幕。Huìyì zài shàngwǔ jiǔ diǎn kāi mù le.The conference opened at 9 am.
- 开幕。Zhǎnlǎnhuì míngtiān kāi mù.The exhibition opens tomorrow.
- 开幕。Yùndònghuì xià zhōu kāi mù.The sports meet opens next week.
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