压轴

yāzhòu

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb

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Definitions

1. the final and most exciting performance or event in a show
2. to be the highlight of a program or sequence

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 结尾 jié wěi 结尾 jié wěi ending 压轴 refers to the climactic final item; 结尾 is simply the end part: ending

Synonyms

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• 高潮 gāo cháo 高潮 gāo cháo high tide; high water Both can refer to the climax or highlight of an event: high tide; high water

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used in 压轴戏 (final performance) or 压轴出场 (to appear as the final highlight).

Common mistakes

压轴 originally referred to the second-to-last act in traditional Chinese opera, but in modern usage it commonly means the final and most important act. Learners should be aware of this shift to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

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他将在晚会上 压轴 表演。

He will give the grand finale performance at the evening party.

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Words Containing 压轴

• 压轴好戏 压轴好戏 yā zhòu hǎo xì: see 壓軸戲|压轴戏[yā zhòu xì]
• 压轴戏 压轴戏 yā zhòu xì: next-to-last item on a program (theater)

Child Words of 压轴

• 压 压 yā: to press
• 轴 轴 zhóu: axis
• 轴 轴 zhòu: see 壓軸戲|压轴戏[yā zhòu xì]