Definition
开式 is a technical term meaning 'open type' or 'open style', typically used in compound nouns in engineering (e.g., 开式齿轮 'open gear', 开式系统 'open system') or classification contexts (as opposed to 闭式 'closed type'). Its exact meaning depends on the field and compound.
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(technical) open typeopen style (contrasted with 闭式)
Examples
- 开式。Zhè zhǒng kāi shì shèjì hěn shìhé hùwài shǐyòng.This open design is very suitable for outdoor use.
- 开式，。Tāmen xuǎnzé le kāi shì jiégòu, fāngbiàn wéixiū.They chose an open structure for easy maintenance.
- 开式。kāi shì xìtǒng bǐ bì shì xìtǒng gèng jīngjì.Open systems are more economical than closed systems.
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