启程

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"启程" means to set out on a journey or to depart. It is often used in formal or written contexts to describe the beginning of a trip, whether for travel, study, or work.

Common Contexts

This word is commonly used when talking about starting a significant journey, such as traveling to another city or country. It can also imply a sense of purpose or mission behind the departure.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 启程 + place: to set out for a specific destination.
  • 启程: before setting out, often used to remind or prepare.
  • 启程时间: the time of departure.

Register and Tone

"启程" is more formal and literary compared to everyday verbs like "出发". It is suitable for news reports, formal announcements, or written narratives.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "启程" with "出发". While both mean to depart, "启程" carries a slightly more formal and sometimes poetic tone, often emphasizing the start of a meaningful journey.

Example Sentences

We will set out for Beijing early tomorrow morning.

Before setting out, please make sure all your luggage is packed.

He set out to study abroad, and his family felt very reluctant to see him