奏乐 (zòu yuè) — (verb) to play music (instrumental, often in a formal or ceremonial context)
Definition
奏 (zòu) means to play music, almost always in a formal or ceremonial setting (weddings, state events, concerts). For everyday 'play music' (at home, casually, or singing) prefer 唱 or 弹. 乐 here reads lè when used as a noun meaning 'piece of music'.
verb
to play music (instrumental, often in a formal or ceremonial context)
Examples
- 奏乐。Tā men zài wǎn huì shàng zòu yuè.They played music at the party.
- 。Tā wèi dà jiā zòu le yì shǒu lè.She played a piece of music for everyone.
- ，奏乐。Hūn lǐ kāi shǐ hòu, yuè duì kāi shǐ zòu yuè.After the wedding began, the band started playing music.
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