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演
yǎn
Description
"演"这个字常常和别的字一起用，比如"表演"和"演出"。
The character "演" is often used together with other characters, such as in "表演" and "演出".
它的意思是在很多人面前做戏或者说明一件事。
It means to act or explain something in front of many people.
Meanings
演yǎn
to perform; to act in a play or film
她在电影里演一个医生。
She plays a doctor in the movie.
演yǎn
to demonstrate; to explain by showing
老师给我们演了一遍这个实验。
The teacher demonstrated the experiment for us.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally meant water spreading; now mostly means to perform or develop.
- Nuance
演 usually needs another character (表演, 演出) to stand alone naturally.
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