演出

演出 yǎnchū

Perform (performance - [acting a] - play)

演出 in a sentence HSK 4 yanchu

What 演出 means

  1. Perform (performance - [acting a] - play)

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Character by character

演出 is written with 2 characters. Chinese words are usually easier to remember once you can see what each part contributes.

演
yǎn
Evolve (develop - perform - practice - follow a routine)
出
chū
Go out (produce - occur - put forth)

How to write 演出

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演出 in a sentence

今天晚上有一场演出。
Jīntiān wǎnshang yǒu yì chǎng yǎnchū.
There is a performance this evening.
他们的演出很成功。
Tāmen de yǎnchū hěn chénggōng.
Their performance was a success.

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Questions about 演出

What does 演出 mean in English?

演出 is pronounced yǎnchū and means Perform (performance - [acting a] - play).

How do you pronounce 演出?

演出 is yǎnchū in pinyin — written yanchu without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.

What are the characters in 演出?

演出 is written with 2 characters: 演 (yǎn) Evolve (develop - perform - practice - follow a routine), 出 (chū) Go out (produce - occur - put forth). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.

Is 演出 an HSK word?

Yes — 演出 is on the official HSK 4 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 4 page.

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