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Expressing "to open" or "to spread" with 张开 (zhāngkāi)
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Structure
张开 + Object
Explanation
The verb 张开 (zhāngkāi) means "to open up" or "to spread apart," describing the action of extending or unfolding something outward. It is commonly used with body parts like arms, wings, or hands to indicate a spreading or opening motion. For example, you might say 张开翅膀 to mean "spread one's wings."
Examples
她张开双臂迎接远道而来的朋友。
Tā zhāngkāi shuāngbì yíngjiē yuǎndào ér lái de péngyǒu.
She opened her arms to welcome the friend who had come from afar.
小鸟张开翅膀飞向蓝天。
Xiǎo niǎo zhāngkāi chìbǎng fēi xiàng lántiān.
The little bird spread its wings and flew toward the blue sky.
他张开手掌，里面是一颗糖。
Tā zhāngkāi shǒuzhǎng, lǐmiàn shì yì kē táng.
He opened his palm, and inside was a piece of candy.