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    Using 表演 (biǎoyǎn) to refer to a performance

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    Structure

    在 + Event + 表演

    Explanation

    表演 (biǎoyǎn) means "performance" or "show" and refers to an act performed for an audience, such as a musical performance, dance, or theatrical act. It can also function as a verb meaning "to perform."

    Examples

    • 今晚的表演真的太精彩了。

      jīnwǎn de biǎoyǎn zhēnde tài jīngcǎi le.

      Tonight's performance was truly spectacular.

    • 孩子们为春节准备了一个特别的表演。

      háizimen wèi chūnjié zhǔnbèi le yī gè tèbié de biǎoyǎn.

      The children prepared a special performance for Spring Festival.

    • 我买了两张周末音乐表演的票。

      wǒ mǎi le liǎng zhāng zhōumò yīnyuè biǎoyǎn de piào.

      I bought two tickets for the weekend music performance.

    • 今晚的表演真的太精彩了。

      jīnwǎn de biǎoyǎn zhēn de tài jīngcǎi le.

      Tonight's performance was truly spectacular.

    • 孩子们为春节准备了一个特别的表演。

      háizimen wèi chūnjié zhǔnbèi le yī gè tèbié de biǎoyǎn.

      The children prepared a special performance for Spring Festival.

    • 我买了两张周末音乐表演的票。

      wǒ mǎi le liǎng zhāng zhōumò yīnyuè biǎoyǎn de piào.

      I bought two tickets for the weekend music performance.

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