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start in Chinese

start in Chinese is 起飞, 開始 — start means to begin doing something or set something in motion.

start in Chinese

起飞
noun
Pronounced: qǐ fēi
The beginning point of a race, a board game, etc.
開始
verb
Pronounced: kāi shǐ
(intransitive) To have its origin (at), begin.

What does "start" mean?

  1. verb To begin doing something or set something in motion.
    "She started the meeting five minutes late."
  2. verb To get an engine or machine running.
    "The car wouldn't start in the cold weather."
  3. verb To jerk or flinch suddenly from surprise or fear.
    "She started at the sudden knock on the door."
  4. noun The beginning point of something, such as an activity, race, or period of time.
    "We arrived at the start of the race just in time."

start in a sentence

  • She started the meeting five minutes late.
  • He started learning guitar last summer.
  • The car wouldn't start in the cold weather.
  • She started at the sudden knock on the door.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "start" in Chinese?

"start" in Chinese is 起飞, 開始. start means: To begin doing something or set something in motion.

How do you pronounce 起飞?

"start" in Chinese is 起飞, pronounced "qǐ fēi".

How do you use "start" in a sentence?

Example: "She started the meeting five minutes late." In Chinese, "start" is 起飞, 開始.

Are there other ways to say "start" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "start": 起飞, 開始.

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