hoi1 guk6開局开局
Jyutpinghoi1 guk6
Yalehōi guhk
Definition
To start a game, an event, or an activity.
colloquialdaily actionssports
How it's used
Originally a term from board games and sports, this has evolved into a versatile way to describe the initial phase of any project or activity. It carries a sense of momentum, focusing on how well or poorly a situation begins. It is frequently used in business or casual planning to refer to the setup or the very first steps taken.
Examples
Have you started the game tonight yet?
They are leading right from the start.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simply starting a machine or a device, as that would require 開機 instead. It specifically refers to the beginning of a process, match, or strategic endeavor rather than the physical act of turning something on.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
