kāi​tái

to begin a performance

  • created sense approved 开台/開臺 · kāi​tái · to begin a performance — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    开台 / 開臺

    kāi​tái

    to begin a performance

    to begin a theatrical performance or start a play; traditionally refers to the clashing of gongs and drums before a performance to attract an audience

    开, 台

    开 (literal) → 开/開 · kāi · to start 台 (literal) → 台/臺 · tái · platform

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  • created sense approved 开台/開臺 · kāi​tái · to develop Taiwan — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    开台 / 開臺

    kāi​tái

    to develop Taiwan

    (Taiwan) to be the first to develop or settle Taiwan, often referring to the period of Koxinga

    开 (literal) → 开/開 · kāi · to reclaim 台 (literal) → 台/臺 · tái · Taiwan

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  • created sense approved 开台/開臺 · kāi​tái · to start a quarrel — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    开台 / 開臺

    kāi​tái

    to start a quarrel

    (colloquial) to begin an argument or start bickering

    开, 台

    开 (literal) → 开/開 · kāi · to start 台 (literal) → 台/臺 · tái · platform

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