yǎn ㄧㄢˇ jin5 HSK 3 進階級 · Level 3

  • to perform (a play etc); to stage (a show)
  • (bound form) to develop; to play out; to carry out (a task)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 演 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 他们是演员。 They are actors.
  • 好一場演說! What a speech!
  • 他在演奏音樂。 He is playing music.
  • 他是喜剧演员。 He's a comedian.
  • 你演奏樂器嗎? Do you play a musical instrument?

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