Chinese

zòu
Meaning: to play (music); to perform; to achieve (results)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

奏

Example sentences

The band started playing cheerful music.
鋼琴上的黑鍵和白鍵共同奏出了美妙的樂曲。
钢琴上的黑键和白键共同奏出了美妙的乐曲。
The black and white keys on the piano together played a beautiful piece of music.

Usage Notes

Originally meaning to present to the emperor, now commonly used for playing music or achieving an effect (e.g., 奏效).

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