上映 (shàng yìng) — to screen (a movie), to show (a film)
Definition
上映 is used specifically for films being shown in theaters — the release/screening of a movie. 放映 focuses on the act of projecting a film, and 上演 is used for plays and performances.
verb
to screen (a movie)to show (a film)
Examples
- 上映。Zhè bù xīn piàn xià ge yuè shàng yìng.This new film will be released next month.
- 上映，。Nà bù diàn yǐng zuó tiān gāng shàng yìng, píng fēn hěn gāo.That movie was just released yesterday and has a high rating.
- 上映。Shǔ jià huì yǒu hěn duō rè mén diàn yǐng shàng yìng.Many popular movies will be released during summer vacation.
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