首映

shǒuyìng

verb #16,806

Meanings

1 to premiere (a movie or TV show)
2 premiere
3 first screening

Characters

to reflect; to show (a film)

Examples

HSK 4

这部电影明天首映。

Zhè bù diànyǐng míngtiān shǒuyìng.

This movie premieres tomorrow.

HSK 5

首映式上来了很多明星。

Shǒuyìngshì shàng lái le hěnduō míngxīng.

Many celebrities came to the premiere.

Tips

usage

首映 can be used as both a verb ('to premiere') and a noun ('the premiere'). 首映式 specifically means a premiere ceremony/event.

Stroke Order

首 shǒu

映 yìng