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开办 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
开办kāibànto openHSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, rank #14535, Very Hard
开办kāibànto start (a business etc)HSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, rank #14535, Very Hard
开办kāibànto set upHSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, rank #14535, Very Hard
kāibàn(kai1ban4)kai ban T1
  1. 1to open
  2. 2to start (a business etc)
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March 24, 2026

开办(開辦)kāibàn(kai1ban4)

开办 refers to the act of opening, starting, or establishing something, particularly in a business context. This term is often used when discussing the initiation of a new company, organization, or service, highlighting the operational aspect of starting something new.

Strokes8Frequency#14535DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, starting a business is often viewed as a significant life step, reflecting one's ambition and ability to create opportunities. Events like opening ceremonies (开业典礼) are important cultural traditions to celebrate the launch of a new business.

Memory tip

Imagine a door (开) opening (办) to a new business venture. The character 开 looks like a door swinging open, symbolizing the start of new opportunities, while 办 suggests the management and operation involved in running a business.

Meanings of 开办

kāibàn(kai1ban4)
1to open
2to start (a business etc)
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About 开办

开办Simplified
開辦Traditional
8Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedBCT✓CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 开办

Quick Contrast

开设 (kāishè) is used specifically for opening a course or a class, while 开办 (kāibàn) refers to starting a business or organization.

Usage Notes

When using 开办, it is important to note that it usually applies to formal contexts, such as starting a company or institution. A common mistake is to confuse it with 开 (kai1) alone, which simply means 'to open' without the business connotation. Phrases like 开办公司 (to start a company) are commonly used.

HSK Study Tips

Although 开办 is not specifically categorized under the HSK levels, students at HSK 4 and above can benefit from learning this term as it relates to business vocabulary. Focus on its application in sentences related to entrepreneurship and business development.

Common Mistakes

Learners often misuse 开办 in informal contexts, such as saying 开办一个聚会 (to start a gathering), which is incorrect. Instead, use 开始一个聚会 to convey the intended meaning.

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Component Characters

开kāito open
HSK 14 strokes廾
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办bànto do
HSK 34 strokes力
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How to say to open in Chinese

“to open” in Chinese is开办kāibàn

开办 refers to the act of opening, starting, or establishing something, particularly in a business context. This term is often used when discussing the initiation of a new company, organization, or service, highlighting the operational aspect of starting something new.

When to use 开办

When using 开办, it is important to note that it usually applies to formal contexts, such as starting a company or institution. A common mistake is to confuse it with 开 (kai1) alone, which simply means 'to open' without the business connotation. Phrases like 开办公司 (to start a company) are commonly used.

开办 or something close to it

开设 (kāishè) is used specifically for opening a course or a class, while 开办 (kāibàn) refers to starting a business or organization.

What learners get wrong

Learners often misuse 开办 in informal contexts, such as saying 开办一个聚会 (to start a gathering), which is incorrect. Instead, use 开始一个聚会 to convey the intended meaning.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 开办

开办 specifically refers to starting a business or organization, while 开始 is a more general term meaning 'to begin' something.

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