Kanji 開: open, unfold, unseal
Kanji 開: open, unfold, unseal. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
open, unfold, unseal
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
This kanji depicts lifting the bar of a large gate (門) with both hands (开) to open it. Imagine the scene of swinging a gate wide open (開) to allow passage.