揭幕

jiēmù

verb #32,097

Meanings

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

Characters

to lift; to uncover

Examples

新博物馆明天正式揭幕。

Xīn bówùguǎn míngtiān zhèngshì jiēmù.

The new museum officially opens tomorrow.

市长亲自为纪念碑揭幕。

Shìzhǎng qīnzì wèi jìniànbēi jiēmù.

The mayor personally unveiled the monument.

这场演出为艺术节揭幕。

Zhè chǎng yǎnchū wèi yìshùjié jiēmù.

This performance opens the arts festival.

Tips

memory

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

Stroke Order

揭 jiē

幕 mù