表演 (biǎoyǎn) — to perform / performance

表演 (biǎoyǎn)

表演 functions as both a verb meaning to perform and a noun meaning a performance or show. It covers all types of artistic performance including music, dance, acting, and acrobatics.

Meanings

1. [verb] To perform; to put on a show; to act.
2. [noun] Performance; show; act; demonstration.

Example Sentences

孩子们在舞台上表演了一首歌。 Háizimen zài wǔtái shang biǎoyǎn le yī shǒu gē. The children performed a song on stage.

今晚的表演非常精彩。 Jīn wǎn de biǎoyǎn fēicháng jīngcǎi. Tonight's performance was absolutely wonderful.

她从小就学习表演。 Tā cóng xiǎo jiù xuéxí biǎoyǎn. She has been studying performing arts since childhood.

观众对这场表演非常满意。 Guānzhòng duì zhè chǎng biǎoyǎn fēicháng mǎnyì. The audience was very satisfied with this performance.

Collocations

Memory Hook

表 means to show outwardly or express, and 演 means to act or perform. 表演 is literally to outwardly act and express. Every performer's job is to show their inner artistry to the outside world.