播放

bō fàng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Common

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Definitions

1. to broadcast; to transmit (by radio or TV)

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 收看 shōu kàn 收看 shōu kàn to watch (a TV program) 播放是发出信号，收看是接收并观看: to watch (a TV program)
• 收听 shōu tīng 收听 shōu tīng to listen to (a radio broadcast) 播放是发出信号，收听是接收并听: to listen to (a radio broadcast)

Synonyms

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• 播出 bō chū 播出 bō chū to broadcast 与播放基本同义，常用于电视台、电台正式播送节目: to broadcast

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“播放”的宾语通常是广播节目、音乐、视频等，不能说“播放书”或“播放故事”，而应说“看书”或“讲故事”。

Example Sentences

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电视台今晚会 播放 一部新电影。

The TV station will broadcast a new movie tonight.

这个频道现在在 播放 新闻。

This channel is broadcasting news right now.

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Words Containing 播放

• 播放列表 播放列表 bō fàng liè biǎo: playlist
• 播放机 播放机 bō fàng jī: player (e.g. CD player)

Child Words of 播放

• 播 播 bō: to sow
• 放 放 fàng: to put