张
开

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The word "张开" is formed by combining the character "张", which carries meanings such as to stretch or extend, with the character "开", which means to open or unfold; together they create a compound verb where "张" intensifies or specifies the action denoted by "开", resulting in the meaning "to open wide" or "to spread open".

Example Sentences Hide

鸟儿张开了翅膀。

Niǎo er zhāngkāile chìbǎng.

The bird spread its wings.

他张开嘴打了个哈欠。

Tā zhāngkāi zuǐ dǎle gè hāqian.

He opened his mouth and yawned.

她张开双臂迎接她的朋友。

Tā zhāngkāi shuāngbì yíngjiē tā de péngyǒu.

She opened her arms to welcome her friend.

在阳光下，花朵张开了花瓣。

Zài yángguāng xià, huāduǒ zhāngkāile huābàn.

In the sunlight, the flower opened its petals.

为了测量宽度，他张开了卷尺。

Wèile cèliáng kuāndù, tā zhāngkāile juǎnchǐ.

To measure the width, he unfolded the tape measure.

Word Definition - 张开

zhāng kāi to open up; to spread; to extend

Individual Character Details

张 zhāng, zhāng
开 kāi