Writing
上演 (shàng yǎn) — how to say "to stage" in Chinese
上演
To stage (a play)
verb
Character composition
上
up, on
演
to perform
Radicals / Keys
水
Water
#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes
一
One
#1 · yī · 1 stroke
Collocations
首次上演
shǒucì shàngyǎn
to stage for the first time
Examples
今晚剧院上演经典话剧。
Tonight the theater stages a classic drama.
他们上演新戏。
They stage a new play.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say stage in Chinese?
"to stage" in Chinese is 上演 (shàng yǎn).
What does 上演 mean in English?
上演 (shàng yǎn) means "To stage (a play)".
How is 上演 pronounced?
It is pronounced shàng yǎn (written as shang yan, shangyan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "to stage" in Chinese characters?
It is written 上演: 上 has 3 strokes, 演 has 14 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 上演?
上演 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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