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    Expressing "to screen a film" with 放映 (fàngyìng)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    放映 + Film/Content

    Explanation

    The verb 放映 (fàngyìng) means "to screen" or "to show a film," referring to the projection of a movie for an audience. It is the standard term used for film screenings in cinemas, festivals, and special events.

    Examples

    • 这部纪录片下周在电影院放映。

      zhè bù jìlùpiàn xià zhōu zài diànyǐngyuàn fàngyìng.

      This documentary will be shown in cinemas next week.

    • 学校每周五晚上放映一部经典电影。

      xuéxiào měi zhōu wǔ wǎnshang fàngyìng yì bù jīngdiǎn diànyǐng.

      The school shows a classic movie every Friday evening.

    • 这部电影在国际电影节上首次放映。

      zhè bù diànyǐng zài guójì diànyǐngjié shàng shǒucì fàngyìng.

      This film was screened for the first time at an international film festival.

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