试演 (shì yǎn) — to preview (a play, film, etc.); to have a trial performance
Definition
A compound verb meaning to hold a trial run of a performance (play, film, TV episode) before the official opening. Often appears as 试演 / 试映 in production contexts.
verb
to preview (a play, film, etc.)to have a trial performance
Examples
- 试演。Zhè bù xīn xì xià zhōu shì yǎn.This new play will have a trial performance next week.
- 试演。Dǎo yǎn yāo qǐng le yì xiē guān zhòng lái shì yǎn.The director invited some audience members to the preview.
- 试演，？Wǒ men míng tiān wǎn shàng shì yǎn, nǐ lái kàn ma?We are having a trial performance tomorrow evening; are you coming to watch?
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