amateur performance; perform as a hobby
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to perform as an amateur; to engage in opera or acting as a hobby
informalOriginally used in Peking Opera circles to describe wealthy amateurs who performed for enjoyment rather than a living. Now extended to any amateur theatrical performance. Often implies a casual, non-professional approach.
Tā他
shì是
wán玩
r儿
piào票
de的
，
bù不
shì是
zhí职
yè业
yǎn演
yuán员
。
He performs as an amateur, not a professional actor.
Bié别
kàn看
tā他
shì是
wán玩
r儿
piào票
de的
，
chàng唱
de得
hái还
zhēn真
bù不
lài赖
。
Don't be fooled that he's just an amateur—he actually sings quite well.
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Tā他
měi每
gè个
zhōu周
mò末
dōu都
qù去
jīng京
jù剧
shè社
wán玩
r儿
piào票
。
He goes to the Peking Opera club to perform as a hobby every weekend.