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    Expressing broadcasting with 播放 (bōfàng)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    播放 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 播放 (bōfàng) means "to play" or "to broadcast" and is used for playing audio, video, or streaming content. It is commonly seen in contexts related to music streaming, TV broadcasting, and online media platforms.

    Examples

    • 这首歌在网上的播放量已经超过了一亿次。

      zhè shǒu gē zài wǎng shàng de bōfàngliàng yǐjīng chāoguò le yí yì cì.

      The play count of this song online has already exceeded one hundred million.

    • 请点击播放按钮开始观看视频。

      qǐng diǎnjī bōfàng ànniǔ kāishǐ guānkàn shìpín.

      Please click the play button to start watching the video.

    • 这个平台可以免费播放很多经典电影。

      zhège píngtái kěyǐ miǎnfèi bōfàng hěn duō jīngdiǎn diànyǐng.

      This platform can play many classic movies for free.

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