预演

預演

yùyǎn

noun #15,752

Meanings

1 rehearsal
2 dry run
3 preview performance

Characters

in advance; beforehand

to perform; to act

Examples

明天有一场正式演出前的预演。

Míngtiān yǒu yì chǎng zhèngshì yǎnchū qián de yùyǎn.

There's a rehearsal tomorrow before the official performance.

这次考试只是高考的预演。

Zhècì kǎoshì zhǐshì gāokǎo de yùyǎn.

This exam is just a dry run for the college entrance exam.

Tips

usage

预演 can mean both a theatrical rehearsal and figuratively a 'preview' or 'trial run' of any event. Compare with 彩排 (cǎipái), which specifically means dress rehearsal.

Stroke Order

预 yù

演 yǎn