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演奏

yǎnzòu
verb HSK 6 #3,137

Meanings

  1. 1 to perform (music); to play (an instrument)
  2. 2 musical performance

Characters

演
yǎn
to perform; to act
奏
zòu
to play (music); to present
To perform and play - a musical performance.

Examples

HSK 3
乐队的演奏非常精彩。
Yuèduì de yǎnzòu fēicháng jīngcǎi.
The band's performance was wonderful.
HSK 7-9
她演奏了一首钢琴曲。
Tā yǎnzòu le yī shǒu gāngqín qǔ.
She performed a piano piece.
HSK 7-9
他能演奏好几种乐器。
Tā néng yǎnzòu hǎojǐ zhǒng yuèqì.
He can play several musical instruments.

Tips

usage
演奏 is specifically for instrumental music. For singing, use 演唱. For acting, use 表演. 演奏会 = concert/recital.

Stroke Order

演 yǎn
奏 zòu