奏
perform music; take effect; memorial to emperor; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
perform music; play an instrument
Commonly used for musical performances, playing instruments or performing a piece of music.
He is giving a piano solo performance.
This concert will be performed by a symphony orchestra.
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She accompanied a classic old song for the dance performance.
At the flag-raising ceremony, the band played the national anthem.
This violinist will perform a solo at the evening gala.
verb
take effect; achieve success
formalUsed to describe that a method, measure or action produces a desired effect or achieves a good result.
This new pesticide works very quickly with obvious effects.
The emergency plan played a huge and wonderful role in this rescue operation.
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Scientific management methods have produced amazing results for enterprise development.
This fitness equipment started to work after just one week of use.
The team's collaboration strategy achieved amazing results in the project.
verb
submit memorial to emperor; advise ruler
archaicA formal ancient Chinese official term, now rarely used in daily communication, mostly appearing in historical contexts.
Ancient ministers often presented government affairs to the emperor for review.
This censor submitted a memorial to impeach corrupt officials.
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The general submitted a memorial to the court requesting reinforcements.
Tang Dynasty officials often reported matters during the morning court meeting.
He petitioned the emperor to reduce taxes in the disaster-stricken area.
noun
surname Zou
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
Mr. Zou is the new financial director of our company.
The surname Zou originated from an ancient official title.
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I know a history teacher whose surname is Zou.
The Zou family's genealogy is stored in the local museum.
The surname Zou ranks relatively low in the national surname list.