Meaning of 演奏
Definitions from CC-CEDICT.
- to perform on a musical instrument
How to use 演奏
演奏 is used for playing instruments, usually in front of an audience or in a formal setting. You can say what is played, either the instrument or the piece. Example: 她在音乐会上演奏钢琴。(Tā zài yīnyuèhuì shang yǎnzòu gāngqín.) She played the piano at the concert.
Think of 演 (yǎn) as "perform," the same 演 you see in 表演 (biǎoyǎn) and 演员 (yǎnyuán), and 奏 (zòu) as "play music." Put them together and you get performing by playing an instrument.
Common mistake: Learners often use 演奏 for singing, but singing for an audience is 演唱 (yǎnchàng). Also, for casual everyday playing at home, Chinese speakers usually say 弹钢琴 (tán gāngqín) or 拉小提琴 (lā xiǎotíqín), not 演奏.
演奏 in example sentences
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演 yǎn · to perform · 14 strokes
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奏 zòu · to play music · 9 strokes
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Related words
Words that share a character with 演奏.
| 表演 | biǎoyǎn | play; show |
| 演出 | yǎnchū | to act (in a play); to perform |
| 演员 | yǎnyuán | actor; actress; performer |
| 导演 | dǎoyǎn | to direct; director (film etc) |
| 演唱 | yǎnchàng | to sing (for an audience); vocal performance |
| 演唱会 | yǎnchànghuì | vocal recital or concert |
| 演讲 | yǎnjiǎng | to give a lecture; to make a speech |
| 扮演 | bànyǎn | to play the role of; to act |
| 节奏 | jiézòu | rhythm; tempo |
| 上演 | shàngyǎn | to screen (a movie); to stage (a play) |
| 主演 | zhǔyǎn | to play the leading role; to star; lead actor |
| 演戏 | yǎnxì | to put on a play; to perform |
Questions about 演奏
What does 演奏 mean?
演奏 (yǎnzòu) means "to perform on a musical instrument" and is used as a verb.
How do you write 演奏?
演奏 is made of 2 characters: 演 (14 strokes), 奏 (9 strokes). That is 23 strokes in total.
Is 演奏 an HSK word?
Yes. 演奏 is on the HSK 6 vocabulary list of the HSK 3.0 standard.
What is the difference between 演奏 and 演出?
演奏 (yǎnzòu) specifically means playing music on an instrument. 演出 (yǎnchū) is broader and covers any stage performance, such as a play, dance, or concert, and it can also be a noun meaning "a show."
Can 演奏 be used as a noun?
Yes, it can refer to the performance itself. For example, 他的演奏非常精彩 (tā de yǎnzòu fēicháng jīngcǎi) means "His performance was wonderful."