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    Using 开幕 (kāimù) to express "opening ceremony"

    Actions & Events
    Sequence & Order

    Structure

    Event + 开幕

    Explanation

    The word 开幕 (kāimù) means "opening" or "opening ceremony," literally combining 开 (to open) and 幕 (curtain). It is used for formal events such as the Olympics, conferences, and exhibitions. The opposite is 闭幕 (bìmù), meaning "closing ceremony."

    Examples

    • 奥运会的开幕仪式非常壮观。

      Àoyùnhuì de kāimù yíshì fēicháng zhuàngguān.

      The opening ceremony of the Olympics was very spectacular.

    • 展览会明天正式开幕。

      Zhǎnlǎnhuì míngtiān zhèngshì kāimù.

      The exhibition officially opens tomorrow.

    • 大家都在期待音乐节的开幕。

      Dàjiā dōu zài qīdài yīnyuèjié de kāimù.

      Everyone is looking forward to the opening of the music festival.

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