奏响 (zòu xiǎng) — to play (a musical instrument) loudly; to sound; (figurative) to herald; to signal the start of (an era, event, etc.)
Definition
Literary verb meaning 'to strike up' or 'sound out' (a tune, bell, or fanfare), often used figuratively to mean 'to herald / signal the start of' a new era. Typical of written/ceremonial prose, not everyday speech.
verb
to play (a musical instrument) loudlyto sound(figurative) to heraldto signal the start of (an era, event, etc.)
Examples
- 奏响。Yuè duì zài kāi mù shì shàng zòu xiǎng le guó gē.The band played the national anthem loudly at the opening ceremony.
- 奏响，。Xīn nián zhōng shēng zòu xiǎng, rén men hù xiāng zhù hè.The New Year bell chimed, and people congratulated each other.
- 奏响。Zhè cì dà huì zòu xiǎng le xīn shí dài de xù qǔ.This conference sounded the prelude to a new era.
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