Definition
表演 (biǎoyǎn) is the general verb for performing or acting in front of an audience, such as a show or a skit. It contrasts with 表现 (biǎoxiàn), which means to display a quality or ability in any context, and with 演 (yǎn) and 演出 (yǎnchū), which focus on acting a role or putting on a performance event. For musical instruments, use 演奏 (yǎnzòu).
verb
to performto actto put on a showto demonstrate (a skill)
Measure word · 场
Examples
- 表演。Tā hěn xǐhuan zài dàjiā miànqián biǎo yǎn jiémù.She really likes to perform shows in front of everyone.
- 表演。Tā míngtiān huì zài wǎnhuì shàng biǎo yǎn yí gè jiémù.He will perform a show at the party tomorrow.
- 表演。Wǒ juéde tā biǎo yǎn de hěn hǎo.I think he performed very well.
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