play instrument; impeach official
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to play (a musical instrument); to perform
Typically used for stringed instruments, keyboards, and other instruments played with fingers or tools. Can be used for both Western and traditional Chinese instruments.
Tā他
zài在
yīn音
yuè乐
huì会
shàng上
tán弹
zòu奏
le了
yī一
shǒu首
yōu优
měi美
de的
gāng钢
qín琴
qǔ曲
。
He played a beautiful piano piece at the concert.
Tā她
cóng从
xiǎo小
xué学
xí习
tán弹
zòu奏
gǔ古
zhēng筝
。
She has studied playing the guzheng since childhood.
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Zhè这
shǒu首
qǔ曲
zi子
shì适
hé合
yòng用
jí吉
tā他
lái来
tán弹
zòu奏
。
This piece is suitable for playing on the guitar.
verb
to impeach; to accuse (an official before the emperor)
archaicArchaic usage from imperial China referring to the system where censors or officials reported misconduct to the emperor. The modern equivalent is 弹劾 (tán hé).
Gǔ古
dài代
yù御
shǐ史
yǒu有
quán权
tán弹
zòu奏
tān贪
guān官
wū污
lì吏
。
In ancient times, censors had the authority to impeach corrupt officials.
Dà大
chén臣
yīn因
shī失
zhí职
bèi被
yù御
shǐ史
tán弹
zòu奏
。
The minister was impeached by the censor for dereliction of duty.