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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing unfolding with 展开 (zhǎnkāi)

    Actions & Events
    Sequence & Order

    Structure

    Subject + 展开 + Activity/Event

    Explanation

    The verb 展开 (zhǎnkāi) means "to unfold," "to launch," or "to carry out" and describes the initiation or development of an activity, discussion, or confrontation. It is often used with abstract objects like 对峙 (confrontation) or 讨论 (discussion).

    Examples

    • 警方立刻展开了大规模的搜查行动。

      jǐngfāng lìkè zhǎnkāi le dà guīmó de sōuchá xíngdòng.

      The police immediately launched a large-scale search operation.

    • 双方围绕这个问题展开了激烈的讨论。

      shuāngfāng wéirào zhège wèntí zhǎnkāi le jīliè de tǎolùn.

      Both sides engaged in a heated discussion around this issue.

    • 救援队迅速展开工作。

      jiùyuánduì xùnsù zhǎnkāi gōngzuò.

      The rescue team quickly got to work.

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