Definition
开开 is the reduplicated form of 开 (kāi), used in spoken Chinese to soften the tone, indicate a brief or casual action, or suggest trying something. It often appears with objects like 门 (door), 灯 (light), or 窗户 (window). The reduplication does not change the core meaning but adds a light, informal aspect.
v
to opento turn on (casually, briefly, or as a try)
Examples
- 开开。Qǐng bǎ mén kāi kāi.Please open the door.
- ，开开。Tiān hēi le, kāi kāi dēng ba.It's dark, let's turn on the light.
- 开开。Nǐ kāi kāi chuānghu tòu tòu qì.Open the window to let some air in.
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