演出 yǎnchū to act (in a play)
to act (in a play); to perform; to put on a show; performance
How to remember 演出: 演 perform + 出 go out = to act (in a play).
Characters
How it is used
- A performance / to perform (on stage) - 精彩的演出 (jīngcǎi de yǎnchū) a great show; 演出结束了 (yǎnchū jiéshù le) the performance ended.
- Both noun and verb. Contrast 表演 (biǎoyǎn, to perform/demonstrate, broader, can be small-scale) - 演出 usually implies a formal public show or concert.
- Related: 演员 (performer), 观众 (audience).
Example sentences
- 演出开始了。 Yǎnchū kāishǐ le.The performance has started.
- 演出什么时候开始？ Yǎnchū shénme shíhòu kāishǐ?What time does the play begin?
- 演出真的很有意思，你该去看看的。 Yǎnchū zhēnde hěn yǒuyìsi, nǐ gāi qù kànkàn de.The show was very interesting. You should have seen it.