演出 (yǎnchū) refers to a performance, show, or live presentation, such as a concert, play, or other staged event. It can function as both a noun and a verb meaning 'to perform.'
今晚的演出七点半开始,别迟到。
Jīnwǎn de yǎnchū qī diǎn bàn kāishǐ, bié chídào.
Tonight's performance starts at seven thirty, don't be late.
这场演出的门票早就卖完了。
Zhè chǎng yǎnchū de ménpiào zǎo jiù mài wán le.
The tickets for this performance sold out long ago.
她为这次演出准备了好几个月。
Tā wèi zhè cì yǎnchū zhǔnbèi le hǎo jǐ gè yuè.
She prepared for this performance for several months.