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    Using 播出 (bōchū) to express "broadcast" or "air"

    Actions & Events
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    Program + 于/在 + Time + 播出

    Explanation

    The verb 播出 (bōchū) means "to broadcast" or "to air" and is used for television programs, radio shows, and online streaming content. It combines 播 (to sow/broadcast) with 出 (out). It commonly appears with time expressions, as in 于2020年播出 (aired in 2020), or with program names as objects.

    Examples

    • 这部新剧将于下周五播出。

      Zhè bù xīn jù jiāng yú xià zhōuwǔ bōchū.

      This new drama will air next Friday.

    • 那个综艺节目每周六晚上八点播出。

      Nàge zōngyì jiémù měi zhōuliù wǎnshang bā diǎn bōchū.

      That variety show airs every Saturday at eight in the evening.

    • 这部纪录片已经在网上播出了。

      Zhè bù jìlùpiàn yǐjīng zài wǎng shàng bōchū le.

      This documentary has already been broadcast online.

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