kit3 hoi1 bun2 syu1揭開本書揭开本书
Jyutpingkit3 hoi1 bun2 syu1
Yalekit hōi bún syū
Definition
To open a book.
colloquialdaily actionsschool
How it's used
This phrase is a standard verb-object construction where 揭開 functions as the action of lifting a cover or revealing something hidden. While it is commonly used for books, it is also frequently applied to revealing secrets or uncovering physical objects like a lid or a cloth. The structure is flexible enough to allow for aspect markers like 咗 or 緊 to be inserted directly after the verb.
Examples
Why haven't you opened the book yet?
Related words
Common phrases
to unveil the curtain/to kick off an event
to reveal the truth
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 揭開 with 打開. While both can mean to open, 揭開 specifically implies lifting a cover or flipping a page, whereas 打開 is a more general term for opening doors, windows, or packages.
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Grammar guides
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