Pinyin: yǎnzòu

English: to play (instrument)

HSK Level: 6 (1501 words at this level)

Tone Pattern: 3rd (dipping)

When to use: Use 演奏 when you want to talk about to play (instrument). This word appears in everyday Mandarin conversations and is part of the HSK 6 core vocabulary of 1501 words.

The characters 演奏 are part of the HSK 6 vocabulary list with 1501 words. Mastering this word helps build the foundation for reading, writing, and speaking Mandarin Chinese.

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