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Chinese dictionary
v.begin to speak; open one's mouth; start to say something
他赏脸开腔后，半个小时内就有三四次说话自相矛盾。
When he condescended to speak, he contradicted himself three or four times in the space of half an hour.
他有点严峻地等待着我开腔，可是等我说什么？
He was waiting, somewhat sternly, for me to speak, but about what?
Word usage
- Separable word"开" and "腔" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
既然你开了腔，我就答应你。
Since you opened your mouth, I will promise you.
在大伙儿的催促下，他才开的腔。
Being urged by the friends, he opened his mouth.
下午的会议，他没有开过腔。
He didn't say anything at the afternoon meeting.