To start a machine or engine; to switch on or set in motion.

To start or initiate something, often used in the sense of opening up a new era, field, or opportunity.

to enlighten; to stimulate or arouse a person's thinking; to explain something in a way that leads to understanding

to inspire or prompt someone to understand a truth or principle

To enable a computer feature or to activate software.

to start on a journey; to depart; to set out for a trip

To instruct children or beginners in basic knowledge or skills; to introduce a subject to a novice.

to enlighten; to inspire or edify; enlightenment; inspiration

to be too embarrassed or ashamed to mention something; to find it hard to speak one's mind

A public announcement or notice, such as those published in newspapers or on bulletin boards

The Book of Revelation in the New Testament; also known as the Apocalypse of John.

Liang Qichao (1873-1929), an influential intellectual leader, journalist, and politician of the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China; a student of [[康有为|康有為|kang1 you3 wei2]] who co-led the failed Hundred Days' Reform of 1898.

to start a journey by ship or plane; to set sail or take off

a region of DNA that initiates the process of copying a gene into RNA

Divine revelation, apocalypse, or oracle; inspiration from the heavens or God

The planet Venus when seen in the eastern sky before dawn

To inherit the legacy of those who came before and pave the way for those who follow; used to describe a historical transition or the continuity of a career or field of study

To open one's mouth to start talking; often used when having something difficult to say or when asking for a favor from someone.

Qidong, a county-level city in [[南通|南通|nan2 tong1]] City, Jiangsu province

A teaching method where the instructor encourages students to think for themselves and discover knowledge through active inquiry rather than giving answers directly; also refers to heuristic methods in computing.

To follow from what has come before and lead into what follows, acting as a connection that ensures continuity in writing or speech

(archaic) to report to a superior or elder for instructions

to start the shipment of goods; to dispatch a cargo

(literary) to report or submit a proposal to the emperor; to speak to the monarch

to open and shut

To open something that has been sealed, such as an envelope, wrapper, or container

Xu Guangqi (1562-1633), a prominent scientist and official of the Ming dynasty who collaborated with [[利玛窦|利瑪竇|li4 ma3 dou4]] to translate Western scientific works like [[几何原本|幾何原本|ji3 he2 yuan2 ben3]]; he made significant contributions to astronomy, mathematics, and agriculture, notably authoring the [[农政全书|農政全書|nong2 zheng4 quan2 shu1]].

the planet Venus when it appears in the eastern sky before sunrise; the morning star

to restart a machine or computer; to reactivate a project or process that has been postponed

Formal epistolary formula used in letters to respectfully introduce a statement or conclude a message

to be too embarrassed or shy to speak one's mind; too ashamed to open one's mouth

Qidong, a county-level city in [[南通|南通|nan2 tong1]] City, Jiangsu

A device used to facilitate the starting of electrical equipment, such as a motor

To open one's mouth; to start to speak or mention something, especially when it is difficult to say.

The European intellectual and cultural movement of the 17th and 18th centuries that promoted reason, humanism, and science over feudal tradition and religious authority

to start a vehicle, computer, or system from a completely powered-off or cold state

Former international airport of Hong Kong that was in operation from 1925 to 1998

to start a journey; to depart; to set off

Instruction written on an envelope for the recipient to open the letter themselves; to open personally

To inherit from predecessors and pave the way for successors; to form a bridge between earlier and later stages of a historical transition.

A formal and respectful way to address the recipient or sign off in a letter, meaning "respectfully yours" or "respectfully informing"

To start a quarrel or provoke discord; literary usage meaning to trigger a clash or conflict.

to pull up the anchor and set sail; to depart by ship

heuristic method; a problem-solving approach that uses practical shortcuts to find solutions that are good enough

A formal opening phrase used in business letters or formal correspondence, especially when addressing a general audience or an unknown recipient

one who reveals or brings enlightenment; used specifically in religious contexts for a person who provides divine revelation

(idiom) deep suffering or profound anxiety can inspire a person to wisdom and enlightenment; similar to the English proverb "storms make oaks take deeper root"

(idiom) a teacher should not guide or enlighten a student until they have first tried hard to understand on their own and are frustrated by their inability to do so

to glorify one's ancestors and enrich one's posterity