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演出 (yǎn chū) — to perform, to put on (a performance)

Definition

演出 is used as a verb or noun for a public performance or show (a play, concert, etc.), often in more formal or event contexts. 与 表演 不同：演出 emphasizes the staged event itself, while 表演 highlights the act of performing.

verb
to performto put on (a performance)
Measure word · 场, 次

Examples

  • 演出。
    Tā men jīn wǎn yǎn chū yí gè xīn jié mù.
    They are performing a new show tonight.
  • 演出。
    Zhè wèi yǎn yuán yǎn chū guò hěn duō yǒu míng de diàn yǐng.
    This actor has performed in many famous movies.
  • 演出。
    Wǒ men míng tiān zài xué xiào yǎn chū.
    We will perform at school tomorrow.

Origin

Compound word
构词法gòucífǎ
补充bǔchōngVerb + complement

An action followed by its result or direction.

演yǎnperform
出chūout

演 names performing and 出 names out, together meaning to put on a performance.

Characters in this word

Most characters — around four in five — are built this way: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the pronunciation.

Meaning part形符xíngfú
氵Written in full as水shuǐ
Sound part声符shēngfú
寅
寅yín演yǎn
The sound has drifted apartThe sound part was a clue two thousand years ago — it often still helps, but not always.

演 pairs 氵 (water) with 寅, which gives the sound yín.

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Two or more meaningful parts placed together so that their meanings combine into a new one.

出 combines 止 (foot) and 凵 (cave) to show a foot stepping out of a cave.

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