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“open up” in Chinese

Chinese

Also开辟 (kāi pì)

Pronunciation

Pinyinqīng sù

Example

她常常向我倾诉心事。tā cháng cháng xiàng wǒ qīng sù xīn shì

She often opens up to me about her worries.

Illustration for 倾诉 (open up)

How to say “open up” in Chinese

“Open up” in Chinese is 倾诉 (qīng sù).

A private burden moves outward into words shared with another person, carrying feelings, worries, or secrets.

Full entry for 倾诉: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 倾诉

他向父母倾诉这几年的工作压力。tā xiàng fù mǔ qīng sù zhè jǐ nián de gōng zuò yā lì

He confides in his parents about the work stress he has faced over the past few years.

Tips for using 倾诉

  • In everyday conversation, this verb highlights personal emotional disclosure rather than the neutral transfer of facts, especially when the listener is expected to offer sympathy.

Other Chinese words for “open up”

公司正在开辟新的市场。gōng sī zhèng zài kāi pì xīn de shì chǎng

The company is opening up new markets.

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