奏国歌

奏國歌

zòuguógē

phrase

Meanings

1 to play the national anthem

Characters

perform (music)

Examples

颁奖仪式上升国旗、奏国歌。

Bānjiǎng yíshì shàngshēng guóqí, zòuguógē.

At the medal ceremony the national flag is raised and the anthem is played.

全场观众起立奏国歌。

Quánchǎng guānzhòng qǐlì zòuguógē.

The whole crowd stood for the anthem.

Tips

usage

奏 is the formal verb for ‘performing’ music — used for instrumental pieces and national anthems. Pair 升国旗、奏国歌 is the fixed formula at medal ceremonies and state events.

Stroke Order

奏 zòu

国 guó

歌 gē