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奏
zòu
Description
"奏"这个字常常用来说演奏音乐，比如"演奏"、"伴奏"。
The character "奏" is often used to refer to playing music, such as in "演奏" (performance) and "伴奏" (accompaniment).
它也可以表示得到结果，比如"奏效"就是有效果的意思。
It can also mean achieving a result, for example, "奏效" means to be effective.
Meanings
奏zòu
to play a musical instrument; perform music
她在台上奏了一首曲子。
She played a piece on stage.
奏zòu
to achieve; produce (a result)
这个办法很快就奏效了。
This method worked quickly.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
originally meant to present to a ruler; extended to 'perform music' and 'produce results'.
- Nuance
奏 is more formal/literary than 弹 or 吹 for playing instruments.
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