上演

shàng yǎn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Common

Definitions

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to act (in a play)

演出 means to perform or put on a show, while 上演 is specifically for staging plays or films.

to broadcast

播出 means to broadcast, which is related to screening.

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to show (a movie)

Both mean to show a film or performance, but 放映 is more for projecting films.

Commonly used with 电影 (movie), 戏剧 (drama), or 话剧 (stage play), as in 上演一部电影 (screen a movie).

上演 is for staged performances or film screenings, not for describing everyday occurrences; do not use it to mean 'happen'.

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这部电影将在下个月上演。

This movie will be screened next month.

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