hoi1 fong3開放开放
Jyutpinghoi1 fong3
Yalehōi fong
Definition
To open to the public; to allow people to enter, use, or participate.
neutralplacesdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the act of making a space or service accessible to the public or a specific group. It implies a transition from a restricted state to an available one, often used for facilities, borders, or software features.
Examples
The library will be open to the public tomorrow.
Do you know what time this park opens?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean opening a physical object like a door or a bottle, where 開 is sufficient. Using 開放 for a door sounds like you are making the door accessible to the public rather than just unlatching it.
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Grammar guides
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