chà​kāi

to change the subject

chà​kāi to change the subject

  1. chà particleverb
    to interrupt
    To interrupt someone else's speech or work, or to change the subject of a conversation
  2. kāi particle
    [away/open]
    (directional result) used after a verb to indicate moving away, spreading out, or making room, meaning "away" or "off"

chà​kāi to branch off

  1. to diverge
    To branch off or turn away from a main path or original direction.
  2. kāi particle
    [away/open]
    (directional result) used after a verb to indicate moving away, spreading out, or making room, meaning "away" or "off"

chà​kāi to stagger

  1. to stagger
    To stagger or offset times to avoid a conflict, such as for meetings or exhibitions.
  2. kāi particle
    [away/open]
    (directional result) used after a verb to indicate moving away, spreading out, or making room, meaning "away" or "off"