Meaning of 演出
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to act (in a play)
- to perform
- to put on (a performance)
- performance
- concert
- show
Measure word: 場|场,次
How to use 演出
演出 works as a verb for performing on stage and as a noun for a show or concert. It is common in phrases like 看演出 (kàn yǎnchū, to watch a show) and 演出成功 (yǎnchū chénggōng, the show was a success). Example: 今天晚上我们去看演出。(Jīntiān wǎnshang wǒmen qù kàn yǎnchū.) We are going to see a show tonight.
演 (yǎn) means to act or perform, and 出 (chū) means to come out. A performance is when actors come out on stage and act for an audience.
Common mistake: Learners often use 演出 for any kind of showing, such as showing a photo to a friend, but it only means a stage or public performance. For showing something to someone, use 给…看 (gěi… kàn) instead.
演出 in example sentences
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演 yǎn · to perform · 14 strokes
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出 chū · to go out · 5 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 演出.
| 出来 | chūlái | to come out; to appear |
| 出去 | chūqù | to go out |
| 出现 | chūxiàn | to appear; to arise; to emerge; to show up |
| 出发 | chūfā | to set off; to start (on a journey); (fig.) to proceed from (a particular standpoint or ba |
| 出生 | chūshēng | to be born |
| 提出 | tíchū | to raise (an issue); to propose |
| 找出 | zhǎochū | to find; to search out |
| 出口 | chūkǒu | an exit; to speak |
| 拿出 | náchū | to take out; to put out |
| 出门 | chūmén | to go out; to leave home |
| 出租车 | chūzūchē | taxi; (Tw) rental car |
| 得出 | déchū | to obtain (a result); to arrive at (a conclusion) |
Questions about 演出
What does 演出 mean?
演出 (yǎnchū) means "to act (in a play); to perform" and is used as a verb and noun.
How do you write 演出?
演出 is made of 2 characters: 演 (14 strokes), 出 (5 strokes). That is 19 strokes in total.
Is 演出 an HSK word?
Yes. 演出 is on the HSK 3 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 演出 and 表演?
Both relate to performing. 表演 (biǎoyǎn) focuses on the act of performing or showing a skill, and it can be used more loosely, even for pretending. 演出 usually refers to an organized show or event put on for an audience.
Can 演出 take an object directly?
Yes, in more formal Chinese you can say 演出一部话剧 (yǎnchū yí bù huàjù, to put on a play). In everyday speech people often say 表演节目 (biǎoyǎn jiémù) or simply use 演出 as a noun, as in 一场演出 (yì chǎng yǎnchū, a performance).