開 Simplified/traditional character 開 English definition kāi open Characters with the same pronunciation 开 : to open; to start; to turn on; to boil; to write out (a prescription, check, invoice etc); to operate (a vehicle); carat (gold); abbr. for Kelvin, 開爾文|开尔文[Kai1 er3 wen2]; abbr. for 開本|开本[kai1 ben3], book format; 揩 : to wipe; 锎 : californium (chemistry); 軍 炏
