开始
beginning
the point where something starts
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开始 means beginning. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce 开始
kāi shǐ
开始 translation
beginning
开始 examples
故事的开始很有趣。
开始 transcription
kāi shǐ
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开始 meaning: what does it mean?
某事开始的时间或起点
开始 pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
开始 is pronounced as kāi shǐ. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
开始 definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
故事的开始很有趣。 Translation: Начало истории очень интересное.
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