压轴 (yā zhòu) — (noun) the penultimate item that serves as the climax of a performance or event; (verb) to perform or appear as the climax (of a show)
Definition
压轴 literally means 'second-to-last item' on a program, but in modern usage it means the main highlight or climax of a show — NOT the finale. The final act is 闭幕 or 终场.
noun
the penultimate item that serves as the climax of a performance or event
verb
to perform or appear as the climax (of a show)
Examples
- 压轴。yā zhòu Jié mù shì jīn wǎn zuì jīng cǎi de.The climactic program is the most exciting one tonight.
- 压轴，。Nà wèi zhù míng gē shǒu yā zhòu chū chǎng, guān zhòng dōu fèi téng le.That famous singer appeared as the highlight, and the audience went wild.
- 压轴，。Zuò wéi yā zhòu, zhè chǎng biǎo yǎn méi yǒu ràng rén shī wàng.As the climax, this performance did not disappoint.
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