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The word "表演" is formed by combining the character "表", meaning to show or express outwardly, with "演", meaning to perform or act. Together, they create a compound word where "表" emphasizes the display aspect and "演" focuses on the action of performing, resulting in the meaning of giving a performance or engaging in theatrical presentation.

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他的表演很精彩。

Tā de biǎoyǎn hěn jīngcǎi.

His performance is wonderful.

明天晚上有音乐表演。

Míngtiān wǎnshang yǒu yīnyuè biǎoyǎn.

There is a music performance tomorrow night.

她正在准备学校的表演。

Tā zhèngzài zhǔnbèi xuéxiào de biǎoyǎn.

She is preparing for the school performance.

因为下雨，户外表演取消了。

Yīnwèi xià yǔ, hùwài biǎoyǎn qǔxiāo le.

Because of rain, the outdoor performance was canceled.

这位演员的表演赢得了观众的热烈掌声。

Zhè wèi yǎnyuán de biǎoyǎn yíngdé le guānzhòng de rèliè zhǎngshēng.

This actor's performance won the audience's warm applause.

Word Definition - 表演

biǎo yǎn play; show; performance; exhibition; to perform; to act; to demonstrate; CL:場|场[chǎng]

Individual Character Details

表 biǎo, biǎo
演 yǎn