开动 kāidòng HSK7 to start Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents kāidòng to start · treadle 开 開 kāi verb to operate to drive; to pilot; to operate (machinery); to turn on (a light, appliance, or water)动 動 dòng verb to move To change position or status; to set something in motion or displace it; to touch; to alter or modify.kāidòng to set out 开 開 kāi verb to start to begin; to start; to set in motion; to initiate (an action, term, or schedule)动 動 dòng verb to move To change position or status; to set something in motion or displace it; to touch; to alter or modify.kāidòng to start eating 开 開 kāi verb to start to begin; to start; to set in motion; to initiate (an action, term, or schedule)动 動 dòng to eat To touch or consume food.kāidòng to use 开 開 kāi verb to start to begin; to start; to set in motion; to initiate (an action, term, or schedule)动 動 dòng verbnoun to use To make use of; to apply or exercise one's mind, hands, or tools.