Definition
揭幕 is a verb-object compound (离合词, separable verb) meaning 'to unveil' or 'to raise the curtain'. It can be split to insert aspect markers or measure words between the two characters: 揭了幕 (unveiled), 揭过幕 (have unveiled). It is commonly used for formal ceremonies such as monument unveilings or the start of theatrical performances.
v.o.
to unveil (a monument, plaque, exhibition, etc.)to inaugurate(theater) to raise the curtainto begin a performance
Examples
- 揭幕。Zhè zuò jìniànbēi zuótiān zhèngshì jiē mù le.This monument was officially unveiled yesterday.
- 。Shìzhǎng wèi xīn jiàn de túshūguǎn jiē le mù.The mayor unveiled the newly built library.
- 揭幕。Yǎnchū zài rèliè de zhǎngshēng zhōng jiē mù.The performance opened to warm applause.
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