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开幕式 (kāi mù shì) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 5

开幕式 (kāi mù shì) is a Chinese word: opening ceremony. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 开幕式

名 míng noun

opening ceremony

奥运会开幕式非常壮观。

Ào yùn huì kāi mù shì fēi cháng zhuàng guān

The Olympic opening ceremony was very spectacular.

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Word breakdown

开 kāi — to open, to begin

Words with this character (50)
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幕 mù — curtain, act (theatrical metaphor for event)

Words with this character (8)
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  • 6 幕后 mù hòu — behind the scenes HSK 7
    • 幕 curtain (theatrical screen separating audience from backstage)
    • 后 behind (indicating position behind the curtain)
    Example

    她在幕后默默工作了很多年。

    tā zài mù hòu mò mò gōng zuò le hěn duō nián

    She has been working quietly behind the scenes for many years.

  • 7 序幕 xù mù — prologue HSK 7
    • 序 preface, beginning, opening
    • 幕 curtain, act, scene
    Example

    这场战争只是历史悲剧的序幕。

    zhè chǎng zhàn zhēng zhǐ shì lì shǐ bēi jù de xù mù

    This war was only the prologue to a historical tragedy.

  • 8 银幕 yín mù — screen HSK 7
    • 银 silver (referring to the reflective quality of cinema screens)
    • 幕 screen/curtain (the physical projection surface)
    Example

    这部电影将在大银幕上首映。

    zhè bù diàn yǐng jiāng zài dà yín mù shàng shǒu yìng

    This film will premiere on the big screen.

式 shì — ceremony, formal event

Words with this character (12)
  • 1 方式 fāng shì — way, method, manner HSK 4
    • 方 direction, aspect, way
    • 式 style, form, pattern
    Example

    每个人都有自己的学习方式。

    měi gè rén dōu yǒu zì jǐ de xué xí fāng shì

    Everyone has their own way of learning.

  • 2 正式 zhèng shì — formal HSK 4
    • 正 proper, correct, upright
    • 式 form, style, manner
    Example

    他正式成为公司的员工。

    tā zhèng shì chéng wéi gōng sī de yuán gōng

    He formally became an employee of the company.

  • 3 形式 xíng shì — form HSK 5
    • 形 shape, appearance
    • 式 style, type, manner
    Example

    会议采用线上形式进行。

    huì yì cǎi yòng xiàn shàng xíng shì jìn xíng

    The meeting is conducted in an online format.

  • 4 样式 yàng shì — style HSK 5
    • 样 appearance, manner, form
    • 式 style, pattern, format
    Example

    这个网站的样式很现代。

    zhè ge wǎng zhàn de yàng shì hěn xiàn dài

    This website's style is very modern.

  • 5 模式 mó shì — pattern, mode, model HSK 5
    • 模 model, standard, pattern to be followed
    • 式 form, style, manner of organization
    Example

    这种商业模式很成功。

    zhè zhǒng shāng yè mó shì hěn chéng gōng

    This business model is very successful.

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  • 6 闭幕式 bì mù shì — closing ceremony HSK 5
    • 闭 close, shut (indicating the closing/ending aspect)
    • 幕 curtain (metaphorically represents the end of an event)
    • 式 ceremony (indicates a formal ceremonial event)
    Example

    闭幕式将在今晚举行。

    bì mù shì jiāng zài jīn wǎn jǔ xíng

    The closing ceremony will be held tonight.

  • 7 仪式 yí shì — ceremony HSK 6
    • 仪 ceremonial, ritual aspect
    • 式 form, pattern, style
    Example

    他们参加了开幕仪式。

    tā men cān jiā le kāi mù yí shì

    They attended the opening ceremony.

  • 8 款式 kuǎn shì — style HSK 6
    • 款 type, model
    • 式 style, form
    Example

    这件衣服的款式很时尚。

    zhè jiàn yī fu de kuǎn shì hěn shí shàng

    The style of this clothing is very fashionable.

  • 9 便携式 biàn xié shì — portable HSK 7
    • 便 convenient, easy
    • 携 carry, bring along
    • 式 style, type, form
    Example

    我买了一个便携式充电器。

    wǒ mǎi le yí ge biàn xié shì chōng diàn qì

    I bought a portable charger.

  • 10 公式 gōng shì — formula HSK 7
    • 公 public, common, universal (indicating standardized and universally applicable)
    • 式 form, pattern, structure (indicating a fixed form or rule)
    Example

    老师在黑板上写了一个公式。

    lǎo shī zài hēi bǎn shàng xiě le yí gè gōng shì

    The teacher wrote a formula on the blackboard.

  • 11 新式 xīn shì — new-style HSK 7
    • 新 new
    • 式 style, type, model
    Example

    这是一种新式武器。

    zhè shì yī zhǒng xīn shì wǔ qì

    This is a new-style weapon.

  • 12 格式 gé shì — format HSK 7
    • 格 standard, pattern, frame
    • 式 style, type, manner
    Example

    这个文件的格式不对。

    zhè ge wén jiàn de gé shì bù duì

    This file's format is incorrect.

Structure & writing
1 开 kāi — to open (something closed, opposite of 关/合)
开 is a component in 5 characters
HSK 4
并 bìng to merge; to combine into one 研 yán to grind finely
HSK 5
形 xíng appearance; shape
HSK 7
刑 xíng criminal punishment; legal penalty imposed by the state on offenders 荆 jīng chaste tree (a deciduous shrub with long-stalked palmate leaves, blue-purple flowers, and tough branches used for weaving baskets; branches formerly used as a flogging instrument)

开 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.

Stroke order

2 幕 mù — large piece of cloth, silk, or felt used as a cover; tent

幕 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

2.1 莫 mò — (lit.) no one; nothing
莫 is a component in 10 characters
HSK 4
慕 mù to admire; to envy
HSK 5
幕 mù large piece of cloth, silk, or felt used as a cover; tent 摸 mō to touch or gently stroke with the hand 模 mó rule; norm; standard 漠 mò desert; arid sandy region
HSK 6
寞 mò quiet and desolate; lonely
HSK 7
募 mù to recruit or solicit broadly (funds, troops, etc.) 墓 mù grave; tomb 暮 mù dusk, the time of sunset 膜 mó membrane (thin tissue in humans, animals, and plants)
2.2 巾 jīn — cloth used for wiping, wrapping, or covering things
巾 is a component in 26 characters
HSK 1
市 shì marketplace; place for trading 师 shī teacher; instructor (one who imparts knowledge or skills) 常 cháng ordinary, common, general
HSK 2
帮 bāng to help; to assist
HSK 3
刷 shuā brush (a tool made of bristles, palm fiber, etc. for cleaning or applying substances) 带 dài ribbon, strip, or belt-shaped object
HSK 4
帅 shuài supreme commander of an army; highest military rank 帽 mào hat; cap (worn on the head for warmth, shade, protection, or decoration) 幅 fú width of cloth, wool, or silk fabric
HSK 5
币 bì currency; money used as a medium of exchange 席 xí mat woven from reed, bamboo, or grass strips, used to cover a bed, floor, or build a shelter 幕 mù large piece of cloth, silk, or felt used as a cover; tent
HSK 6
佩 pèi to wear (on one's person); to carry at one's side 吊 diào to hang; to suspend 帆 fān sail (cloth on a ship's mast to catch the wind) 帝 dì supreme deity or ruler of the universe in religion or mythology
HSK 7
帐 zhàng curtain; canopy; tent (made of cloth or other material for shelter) 帕 pà small square cloth for wiping hands or face; handkerchief 帖 tiě invitation card 帘 lián curtain or screen made of cloth, bamboo, reed, etc. 帚 zhǒu broom; tool for sweeping away dust, dirt, and grime
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帜 zhì flag; banner 帷 wéi curtain; tent curtain surrounding an area 幄 wò (lit.) tent; canopy 幢 zhuàng measure word for buildings 砸 zá to strike or smash with a heavy object; (of a heavy object) to fall on something

Stroke order

3 式 shì — shape or form of an object
式 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 2
试 shì to try; to attempt; to test informally

consists of

3.1 弋 yì — an arrow with a string attached, used for shooting birds
弋 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 4
式 shì shape or form of an object
HSK 5
代 dài to substitute; to replace 武 wǔ military; martial (opposite of civil/literary "文")
HSK 7
腻 nì to feel put off by greasy food
3.2 工 gōng — worker; working class
工 is a component in 19 characters
HSK 2
红 hóng red (color like fresh blood)
HSK 3
差 chā mistake; error 空 kōng empty; hollow; impractical 轻 qīng light in weight; low in density (opposite of '重')
HSK 4
功 gōng merit; achievement (opposite of 过) 巧 qiǎo clever and skillful; ingenious 式 shì shape or form of an object 江 jiāng a large river 项 xiàng (lit.) back of the neck/nape
HSK 5
贡 gòng to offer tribute to the imperial court
HSK 6
巩 gǒng firm, solid 径 jìng narrow path; footpath 攻 gōng to attack, assault; opposite of 'defend' 虹 hóng rainbow (colorful arc in the sky after rain, with seven colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet)
HSK 7
扛 káng to carry on one's shoulder (without tools) 杠 gàng thick rod or pole 毁 huǐ to destroy; to ruin 缸 gāng large container (jar, vat, or crock) with a narrow base and wide mouth, made of pottery, porcelain, enamel, or glass 诬 wū to falsely accuse; to slander with fabricated facts

Stroke order