Hanzi

to play music/to achieve/to present a memorial to the emperor (old)

Hanzi

Grade

Grade 6

Pinyin

zòu, còu

Bopomofo

ㄗㄡˋ, ㄘㄡˋ

Jyutping

zau3

Example sentences

演奏 yǎnzòu
這位鋼琴家演奏了一首感人的曲子。
这位钢琴家演奏了一首感人的曲子。

This pianist performed a moving piece.

樂隊在指揮的帶領下演奏出美妙的樂曲。
乐队在指挥的带领下演奏出美妙的乐曲。

The orchestra performed beautiful music under the conductor's lead.

這首歌的節奏非常輕快。
这首歌的节奏非常轻快。

The rhythm of this song is very upbeat and light.

kòng
導演透過耳機控著全場節奏。
导演透过耳机控著全场节奏。

The director controlled the pace of the whole event through an earpiece.

伴奏 bànzòu
這位歌手由樂隊伴奏。
这位歌手由乐队伴奏。

This singer is accompanied by a band.

前奏 qiánzòu
這首歌的鋼琴前奏非常動聽。
这首歌的钢琴前奏非常动听。

The piano prelude of this song is very beautiful.

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