播放

bōfàng
verb HSK 3 #4,094

Meanings

  1. 1 to broadcast; to play (media)
  2. 2 to stream; to play back

Examples

HSK 3
Nǐ kěyǐ zài shǒujī shàng bōfàng zhè bù diànyǐng.
You can play this movie on your phone.
HSK 4
Qǐng bōfàng xià yī shǒu gē.
Please play the next song.
HSK 5
Shìpín zhèngzài bōfàng zhōng.
The video is currently playing.

Tips

usage
播放 vs 播出: 播放 is more general (play any media, including personal devices), while 播出 specifically means broadcasting to an audience (TV/radio stations).

Stroke Order

fàng