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CHINESE CHARACTER

zòu

奏

奏

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to play music

Numbered pinyin
zou4
English meanings
to play music, to achieve, to present a memorial to the emperor (old)

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Example sentences

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  1. 01

    yǎnzòu演奏。

    Play.

  2. 02

    zòu奏lè乐。

    Play music.

  3. 03

    zòuxiào奏效。

    Effective.

  4. 04

    hé合zòu奏。

    Ensemble.

  5. 05

    bànzòu伴奏。

    Accompany.

  6. 06

    zòu奏guógē国歌。

    Play the anthem.

Explore words connected to this character.

  • 伴奏
  • 奏效
  • 演奏
  • 节奏