开播

• Pinyin: kāi bō
• Hanzi breakdown: 开 (start) + 播 (broadcast) -> begin airing or go live.

Meaning

To start broadcasting or for a show to begin airing. It is used for livestreams, dramas, variety shows, and online premieres.

开播 can be a creator action, like a streamer going live, or a release milestone for a series. In fandom talk, people often ask when a long-awaited show will 开播.

Examples

1. 这部剧今晚八点开播，粉丝都在蹲。 This drama starts tonight at eight, and the fans are all waiting for it.
2. 主播一开播，直播间人数就涨了。 As soon as the streamer went live, the viewer count shot up.
3. 新综艺刚开播，话题度已经很高。 The new variety show has only just started airing, but it's already generating a lot of buzz.

Usage Guide

Context: livestreams, TV dramas, variety shows, fandom

Tone: informational, anticipatory

Do Say

• 这部剧今晚八点开播，粉丝都在蹲。
• Pair it with time expressions like 今晚八点开播.

Don't Say

• Do not use it for a film showing in cinemas; use 上映.

Common Mistakes

• Confusing 开播 with 更新; 开播 is the start, 更新 is later episode release.

Origin & History

From broadcast terminology 开始播出, shortened in media and livestream culture.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern media Mandarin

Generation: Broadly understood

Social background: Common among streaming, TV, and livestream audiences

Regional notes: Used across Mainland entertainment platforms.