Definitions
(verb)
to perform; to act; to play
(verb)
to develop; to evolve
(verb)
to practice; to rehearse
About
The character "演" combines the water radical (氵) with the component "寅", which historically functioned as a phonetic indicator while also contributing a sense of progression or extension. Its earliest recorded meanings centered on the concept of water flowing or spreading out, consistent with its aquatic element. Over time, the character's application broadened to include the elaboration or deduction of principles, as in the term "推演" meaning to infer or develop logically. Subsequently, during the medieval period, it acquired the sense of performance, particularly in dramatic or ceremonial contexts, leading to its modern use in words like "表演" for acting and "演說" for public speaking. This semantic evolution from literal flow to abstract performance and enactment reflects a gradual extension of its original conceptual basis.
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他在表演节目。
演员在舞台上演出。
她每天练习演讲。
这次演出非常成功。
导演正在指导演员演戏。
这个角色很难演绎。
历史演变是一个复杂的过程。
他们用模型演示了科学原理。