压轴 yāzhòu opera term: to present the second to last item in a theatrical performance
opera term: to present the second to last item in a theatrical performance; short for 压轴子
How to remember 压轴: 压 press + 轴 axle = opera term: to present the second to last item in a theatrical performance.
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How it is used
- Originally an opera term for the second-to-last (star) act; in general use, 'the grand finale / headline item' - 压轴节目 (yāzhòu jiémù) the climactic act, 压轴出场 to appear as the highlight.
- Marks the most anticipated, big-name item saved for near the end of a program. Note reading zhòu.