揭幕

jiēmù
verb #32,097

Meanings

  1. 1 to unveil (a monument, plaque etc.)
  2. 2 to open (an exhibition or event)
  3. 3 to inaugurate

Examples

HSK 3
Zhè chǎng yǎnchū wèi yìshùjié jiēmù.
This performance opens the arts festival.
HSK 5
Xīn bówùguǎn míngtiān zhèngshì jiēmù.
The new museum officially opens tomorrow.
HSK 7-9
Shìzhǎng qīnzì wèi jìniànbēi jiēmù.
The mayor personally unveiled the monument.

Tips

memory
Literally 'lift the curtain' - 'pull/lift' + 'curtain'. The red cloth pulled off a new statue is exactly what 揭幕 names.

Stroke Order

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