Definition
压轴 (yā zhòu) refers to the penultimate item in a show or event that serves as the climax — it's the most exciting part, not the final one. Unlike 最后 (zuìhòu, 'last'), 压轴 emphasizes the highlight that comes just before the end. It can be used as a noun ('the climax') or a verb ('to appear as the climax').
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)
Easily confused
- 亚洲Yà zhōusound-alikeAsia
Examples
- 压轴。yā zhòu jiémù shì jīn wǎn zuì jīngcǎi de.The climactic program is the most exciting one tonight.
- 压轴，。Nà wèi zhùmíng gēshǒu yā zhòu chūchǎng, guānzhòng dōu fèiténg le.That famous singer appeared as the highlight, and the audience went wild.
- 压轴，。Zuòwéi yā zhòu, zhè chǎng biǎoyǎn méiyǒu ràng rén shīwàng.As the climax, this performance did not disappoint.
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