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彩排
cǎipái
Description
彩排就是正式表演以前的练习。
A 彩排 is a practice before the official performance.
演员们在演出前都要彩排很多次。
Actors have to 彩排 many times before the show.
Meanings
彩排cǎipái
to rehearse before a performance
我们明天要彩排这个节目。
We have a rehearsal for this show tomorrow.
彩排cǎipái
a rehearsal
今天的彩排很成功。
Today's rehearsal was very successful.
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Notes
- Etymology
彩 (colorful, splendid) + 排 (to arrange/rehearse), originally a dress rehearsal in full costume.
- Nuance
彩排 often implies a full or dress rehearsal, while 排练 is any practice run.
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