Relevant Content
We'll always make sure you know exactly what the lesson is about. You will easily understand whether it is relevant for you.

Time to Perform

Great Hosts
Here at ChinesePod, all our lessons are presented in an entertaining manner by our great hosts. You'll find language learners, teachers, and even professors sharing their insights, ideas, and teaching methods in our video and audio lessons.
Brief Lesson Summaries
A brief introduction of the lesson will always tell you what this lesson is about and what language level is the intended target. If you're interested in the subject, but might not be able to understand it in full, fear not; we have transcripts of lesson dialogues vocabulary so you can follow along.
IN THIS LESSON
ID: QW0329 Intermediate
Alright, poddies, it's time to perform! In this edition of QingWen, learn how all the meanings of “perform” and “performance” are rendered in Chinese. From movies and musical concerts to actions in daily life or performance at work, this lesson aims to put on quite a show!
Sat Nov 16 2013 | Tom, Connie
Awesome Materials
Our lessons contain natural communication in Chinese in video and audio format. We have have lessons focused on video or a podcast format and our lessons have transcripts of Lesson Dialogues, Important Vocabulary, Expanded Materials for a deep dive into the lesson topic and Exercises focused on testing your retention.
表演
biǎoyǎn
to perform (music, or in a theatrical performance, movie, etc.), peformance
我给大家表演一个魔术，好不好？
wǒ gěi dàjiā biǎoyǎn yī gè móshù ，hǎo bu hǎo ？
I'll do some magic for everyone. Is that okay?
表演京剧，舞蹈。
biǎoyǎn jīngjù ，wǔdǎo 。
to perform Beijing opera, dance
在上海有的餐厅会表演变脸，那大家可以一边吃一边看变脸表演。
zài Shànghǎi yǒude cāntīng huì biǎoyǎn biànliǎn ，nà dàjiā kěyǐ yībiān chī yībiān kàn biànliǎn biǎoyǎn 。
In Shanghai, some restaurants will hold “mask opera” performances so people can eat and watch the “mask opera” performance at the same time.
Natural Dialogues
Each lesson is centered around a natural dialogue with key vocabulary directly prepared and translated for your use. You can also listen to each sentence as an individual recording to improve your listening and comprehension skills.
Try It For Free
ChinesePod is 100% Free to Try. Create an account today and get started!