Definition

1. Noun:
   • Beginning, commencement: "khai đoan" is an archaic term that refers to the start or the initial stage of something, such as an event, a process, or a period.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Lễ khai đoan của dự án đã được tổ chức long trọng. (The commencement ceremony of the project was held solemnly.)
  • Khai đoan cho một kỷ nguyên mới. (The beginning of a new era.)

Advanced Usage

• This word is primarily found in historical, literary, or formal ceremonial contexts. It is rarely used in modern everyday Vietnamese.

Variants and Related Words

• Khai mạc (verb/noun): to inaugurate; inauguration. This is the modern, commonly used term for opening ceremonies.
• Bắt đầu (verb): to begin, to start. This is the standard, everyday verb.
• Khởi đầu (noun/verb): beginning, to commence. A more formal synonym than "bắt đầu".

Synonyms

• Sự bắt đầu: The beginning.
• Sự khởi đầu: The commencement.

Related Idioms

• Khai đoan lập hội: (Archaic idiom) To commence and establish an association. This reflects the word's use in formal, foundational contexts.