khai phong
Definition
- Verb:
- To open a sealed letter: The primary meaning of "khai phong" is to break the seal or open an envelope that has been closed, often formally or ceremoniously.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Anh ấy không dám tự ý khai phong thư của người khác. (He did not dare to open someone else's letter without permission.)
- Lá thư vẫn còn nguyên, chưa được khai phong. (The letter is still intact, unopened.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is often used in formal, legal, or historical contexts involving correspondence, official documents, or sealed orders.
Variants and Related Words
- Mở thư (v): to open a letter (a more common, general term).
- Cô ấy vội vàng mở thư ngay khi nhận được. (She hurriedly opened the letter as soon as she received it.)
Synonyms
- Unseal: to break the seal of something.
- Open: to make accessible by removing a cover or seal (specific to letters).
Related Idioms
- No common idioms directly use "khai phong." The concept is typically expressed literally.