hoi1 pik1開闢开辟
Jyutpinghoi1 pik1
Yalehōi pīk
Definition
To open up, establish, or create a route, space, or path that did not exist before.
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How it's used
Focuses on the physical or metaphorical act of clearing a path or creating a space where none existed before. It carries a sense of pioneering effort or significant development rather than just starting a small task. It is frequently used in formal or professional contexts like urban planning, business expansion, or academic research.
Examples
They have opened a new path to the mountain peak.
The company wants to open up a new market, what do you think?
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Common mistake
Do not use this for simply opening a door or a window, which would be 開. It is also not appropriate for starting a conversation or a meeting, where 開始 is the standard choice.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
