开头 kāitóukāitou HSK6 beginning Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 万事开头难 wànshìkāitóunán every beginning is difficult The first step is always difficult; getting started is always the hardest part.开头炮 kāitóupào opening shot The first shell or artillery round fired; metaphorically refers to the first person to speak up or launch a fierce criticism.