zuò​xiù

to perform

  • created reference approved 作秀 → 做秀 (variant) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    作秀 zuò​xiù

    做秀 zuò​xiù

    variant

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  • created sense approved 作秀 · zuò​xiù · to perform — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    作秀

    zuò​xiù

    to perform

    To perform in a stage show or entertain an audience; often used for celebrity appearances.

    作, 秀

    作 (literal) → 作 · zuò · to do 秀 (literal) → 秀 · xiù · show

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  • created sense approved 作秀 · zuò​xiù · to grandstand — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    作秀

    zuò​xiù

    to grandstand

    To grandstand or act in a way that draws public attention; often used for promotional or political campaigning

    作, 秀

    作 (literal) → 作 · zuò · to do 秀 (literal) → 秀 · xiù · to perform

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  • created sense approved 作秀 · zuò​xiù · to put on a act — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    作秀

    zuò​xiù

    to put on a act

    To put on a false front or act in a deceitful way just for appearance.

    作, 秀

    作 (literal) → 作 · zuò · to pretend 秀 (literal) → 秀 · xiù · to perform

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