开场

• Pinyin: kāi chǎng
• Hanzi breakdown: 开 = to open; 场 = earth (土) + easy/spread (昜) — open space, venue, scene

Meaning

Opening; to begin (a performance, game, or event).

Refers to the beginning of a performance, show, sports match, or formal event. Can be used as a verb (to start) or as part of compounds like 开场白 (opening remarks). Sets the tone for what follows. Collocates with 音乐 (music), 舞蹈 (dance), 表演 (performance), 比赛 (competition).

Examples

1. 音乐会以一首气势磅礴的交响乐开场，瞬间点燃了全场观众的热情。 The concert opened with a magnificent symphony that instantly ignited the audience's enthusiasm.
2. 开场仅三分钟，主队就攻入一球，让现场球迷沸腾起来。 Just three minutes after kickoff, the home team scored a goal, sending the fans into a frenzy.
3. 主持人的开场表演既幽默又接地气，迅速拉近了与观众的距离。 The host's opening performance was both humorous and down-to-earth, quickly connecting with the audience.

Usage Guide

Context: entertainment, sports, events

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 晚会马上要开场了，大家入座吧。(The gala is about to start — everyone please take your seats.)
• 开场的舞蹈太精彩了！(The opening dance was amazing!)

Don't Say

• 我的一天开场了。(开场 is for performances/events, not daily routines — use 开始 for general beginnings)

Origin & History

开 (to open, start) + 场 (field, venue, scene). To open the venue/scene — i.e., to begin.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal