How to Say ‘Start’ in Simplified Chinese
开始
kāi shǐ
[kye-shǐ]
💬 Usage Tip: [开始] can be a verb, “to start,” and is used in many situations: class, work, movies, games, and relationships with hobbies.
🇨🇳 In China: It is a very common word in sports commentary and event talk, especially when people get excited right before a match starts.
Phrase Breakdown
开始
kāi shǐ
[kye-shǐ]
to start; to begin
Used when an event, action, or activity begins.
世界杯马上开始。
The World Cup is starting very soon.
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