This is the 3415th most frequent Chinese word.
开工
"开工" means "to start work" or "to commence operations."
In this sentence, "开工" refers to the initiation of work or a project, commonly used in the context of starting physical or managerial tasks.
工地已经准备好,工人们明天正式开工。
The construction site is ready, and workers will officially start work tomorrow.
Here, "开工" signifies the resumption of work after a break, often expressing the start of regular operations following a holiday or hiatus.
春节假期结束了,公司再次开工,开始了新一年的工作。
The Spring Festival holiday has ended, and the company resumes work, beginning the tasks for the new year.
In this context, "开工" is used to indicate commencing crafting or production activities, emphasizing beginning the manufacturing process.