序幕 (xù mù) — prologue, prelude
Definition
序幕 is the opening section of a performance, event, or larger course — often used figuratively for a 'prelude' to something bigger. Unlike 序言 (the written preface of a book), it belongs to stage and events, not text.
noun
prologueprelude
Easily confused
Examples
- 序幕。Zhè bù huà jù de xù mù fēi cháng gǎn rén.The prologue of this play is very touching.
- 序幕。Zhè cì huì yì lā kāi le gǎi gé de xù mù.This meeting opened the prologue to reform.
- 序幕。Nà chǎng tǎo lùn bú guò shì zhàn zhēng de xù mù.That discussion was merely the prelude to war.
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