to open · Character component

to open; to start, to initiate, to begin

Simplified form of 開; hands 廾 lifting the latch 一 of a door

开 at a glance

Meaning
to open
Strokes
4
Characters
13
Role
Usually contributes sound

Characters with 开 (12 of 13)

HSK 4 · 2

HSK 5 · 1

HSK 6 · 1

Beyond HSK · 8

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 开 mean?

开 means "to open". In the characters that contain it, it usually contributes sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 开?

13 characters in this dictionary contain 开, including ones at HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6.

How many strokes does 开 have?

开 is written in 4 strokes.