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    Starting work or construction with 开工 (kāigōng)

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    Structure

    Subject + 开工

    Explanation

    开工 (kāigōng) means to start work or begin construction on a project. It is frequently used to mark the commencement of building projects, factory operations, or other large-scale undertakings.

    Examples

    • 新的体育馆下个月就要开工了。

      xīn de tǐyùguǎn xià gè yuè jiù yào kāigōng le.

      The new gymnasium will start construction next month.

    • 工厂春节后正式开工。

      gōngchǎng chūnjié hòu zhèngshì kāigōng.

      The factory officially starts work after the Spring Festival.

    • 这个项目什么时候开工？

      zhè gè xiàngmù shénme shíhòu kāigōng?

      When will this project start construction?

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