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表演 (biǎo yǎn): to perform, to act

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 3verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: to perform, to act
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 3

Full definitions

play
show
performance
exhibition
to perform
to act
to demonstrate
to perform
to act
to put on a show
performance
show
exhibition
to demonstrate
to display (a skill, etc.)

Chinese explanation

在观众面前演出节目，如唱歌、跳舞、演戏等，给人观看
也指做样子给人看，带有不真实或夸张的成分
还可以作名词，指演出的过程或节目本身。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

exterior surface

HSK 4

to perform (a play etc)

Example sentences

She will perform Peking opera at the evening party.

The magician performed a wonderful act.

The children are performing a dance in the park.

He performed very naturally.

This performance attracted many spectators.

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