Definitions
(verb)
to play (music)
(verb)
to achieve; to accomplish
(verb)
to present; to report (to a superior)
Etymology
A report about (above) the emperor 天
About
奏 primarily denotes the act of playing a musical instrument or presenting a formal memorial to an emperor. Its early forms depicted hands respectfully offering an object or plant, symbolizing submission to a higher authority. Over time, its structure evolved; the modern character features an upper section resembling spring or hands placed over 天 (tiān, "sky"). The meaning shifted from a general offering of tribute to a specific association with musical performance, where harmonious sounds are presented to an audience through instruments.
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他正在演奏钢琴。
乐队演奏了一首新歌。
这首曲子的节奏很快。
他的建议最终奏效了。
音乐会上将奏响国歌。
他为音乐会演奏了奏鸣曲。
各种乐器共同奏出和谐乐章。
报告详细奏明了项目的进展。