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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing 'open' or 'be open' with 开放 (kāifàng)

    Actions & Events
    Permission & Ability

    Structure

    Subject + 开放

    Explanation

    The verb 开放 (kāifàng) means 'to open' or 'to be open,' often in the sense of making something accessible to the public. It differs from 开 (kāi), which is more about physically opening something. 开放 is commonly used for policies, places, and attitudes, such as 重新开放 (reopen).

    Examples

    • 博物馆装修完毕，下周开放。

      Bówùguǎn zhuāngxiū wánbì, xià zhōu kāifàng.

      The museum has finished renovations and will open next week.

    • 这个国家逐步开放了旅游签证。

      Zhège guójiā zhúbù kāifàng le lǚyóu qiānzhèng.

      This country has gradually opened up tourist visas.

    • 图书馆每天早上八点开放。

      Túshūguǎn měitiān zǎoshang bā diǎn kāifàng.

      The library opens at eight o'clock every morning.