khởi công
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Definition
Verb: - To commence construction; to break ground; to start work (on a project): This is the primary and most specific meaning of "khởi công." It refers to the formal beginning of a construction, engineering, or large-scale building project. It marks the official start of physical work on the site.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Dự án cầu mới sẽ khởi công vào tháng tới. (The new bridge project will commence construction next month.)
- Họ đã khởi công xây dựng bệnh viện từ năm ngoái. (They broke ground on the hospital construction last year.)
- Lễ khởi công nhà máy diễn ra long trọng. (The groundbreaking ceremony for the factory took place solemnly.)
Advanced Usage
- The word is often used in formal, official, or news contexts related to infrastructure, real estate, and public works.
- It is commonly part of the phrase "lễ khởi công", meaning a "groundbreaking ceremony."
- Thị trưởng đã tham dự lễ khởi công. (The mayor attended the groundbreaking ceremony.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bắt đầu (v): to begin, to start. This is a general term, while "khởi công" is specific to construction/building projects.
- Xây dựng (v): to build, to construct. This describes the ongoing action, whereas "khởi công" describes the initial act of starting it.
Synonyms
- To break ground: To begin excavation or construction.
- To commence work (on a project): To formally start a project.
- To start construction: To begin building.
Related Idioms
- While "khởi công" itself is not typically part of idioms, it is central to the formal phrase "lễ khởi công" (groundbreaking ceremony), which is a standard term for the event marking the start of a construction project.