弹奏 (tán zòu) — to play (a stringed instrument, typically by plucking or strumming)
Definition
弹奏 emphasizes skillfully performing a piece on a stringed instrument — more formal and musical than the everyday 弹 (tán) 'to play'. It pairs naturally with specific instruments (吉他, 古筝) or with 曲子 ('a piece of music').
verb
to play (a stringed instrument, typically by plucking or strumming)
Examples
- 弹奏。Tā xiǎo shí hou xué guò zěn me tán zòu jí tā.He learned how to play the guitar when he was young.
- ，弹奏。Tā zuò zài chuāng qián, tán zòu le yì shǒu dòng rén de qǔ zi.She sat by the window and played a moving tune.
- 弹奏筝？Nǐ néng tán zòu gǔ zhēng ma?Can you play the guzheng (a Chinese zither)?
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