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March 24, 2026
播放bōfàng(bo1fang4)
The verb '播放' means to broadcast or transmit audio and video content. It is commonly used in contexts such as television, radio, and online media, where content is made available to an audience. The nuance of this term implies a sense of active sharing or presentation of media.
Frequency#4094DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In contemporary Chinese culture, '播放' is frequently associated with the rise of online streaming platforms like Tencent Video and iQIYI, reflecting the shift in how media is consumed in China.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'bo' (which sounds like 'bowl') filled with 'fang' (like 'fangs' of a wolf) that is broadcasting howling sounds. Visualize the bowl (播) pouring out sound waves (放) into the air, transmitting audio to everyone around.
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AI Study Notes for 播放
Quick Contrast
播放 (bōfàng) vs 播出 (bōchū) — use 播放 when emphasizing the act of playing or transmitting media, while 播出 focuses more on the act of broadcasting or airing content.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'bo' (which sounds like 'bowl') filled with 'fang' (like 'fangs' of a wolf) that is broadcasting howling sounds. Visualize the bowl (播) pouring out sound waves (放) into the air, transmitting audio to everyone around.
Usage Notes
A common mistake is confusing '播放' with '录制' (lùzhì), which means to record. Remember that '播放' refers to playing or broadcasting, while '录制' is about capturing. This term is generally informal, suitable for everyday conversation and media discussions.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, '播放' connects well with other media-related vocabulary, such as '节目' (jiémù, program) and '视频' (shìpín, video). Students should focus on using it in practical sentences about media consumption.
Cultural Note
In contemporary Chinese culture, '播放' is frequently associated with the rise of online streaming platforms like Tencent Video and iQIYI, reflecting the shift in how media is consumed in China.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '播放' incorrectly with the wrong object, such as saying '播放书' (to play a book), which is incorrect. Instead, use '阅读' (yuèdú) for reading. The correct phrase for media content is '播放视频' (to play a video).
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Grammar Patterns of 播放
播放 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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下面再次为您____这首帕瓦罗蒂的标志性歌曲。
Here again is the song that Pavarotti has made his own.
Example Sentences for 播放 (10)
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1
下面再次为您播放这首帕瓦罗蒂的标志性歌曲。
xià miàn zài cì wéi nín bō fàng zhè shǒu pà wǎ luó dì de biāo zhì xìng gē qū。
Here again is the song that Pavarotti has made his own.
2
同时，达斯蒂·斯普林菲尔德的电视剧新作开始在BBC1台播放。
tóng shí， ， dá sī· dì · sī pǔ lín fēi ěr dé de diàn shì jù xīn zuò kāiBBC1 shǐ zài BBC1。
Meanwhile, Dusty Springfield's new TV series began a run on BBC
3
我不停地祈望唱片播放师能加快音乐的节奏。
wǒ bù tíng dì qí wàng chàng piàn bō fàng shī néng jiā kuài yīn lè de jié zòu。
I kept praying that the DJ would speed the music up.
4
他伸手拿过遥控器，按下“播放”键。
tā shēn shǒu ná guò yáo kòng qì， ， àn“ xià “” bō。
He reached for the remote control and pressed the "play" button.
5
他又按下了播放键播放磁带。
tā yòu àn xià le bō fàng jiàn bō fàng cí dài。
He pushed the play button again and ran the tape.
6
周四晚上9点英国广播公司电视二台开始播放他的新连续剧。
zhōu sì wǎn shàng9 9 diǎn yīng guó guǎng bō gōng sī diàn shì èr tái kāi shǐ bō fàng tā de xīn lián xù。
He begins his new series on BBC 2 at 9pm on Thursday.
Television closed down for the night after eleven o'clock.
9
她为他们倒上饮料，然后开大音量播放唱片。
tā wéi tā mén dǎo shàng yǐn liào， ， rán hòu kāi dà yīn liáng bō fàng chàng。
She poured them drinks, and put a record on loud.
10
老电影是最廉价的播放素材。
lǎo diàn yǐng shì zuì lián jià de bō fàng sù cái。
Old movies were the cheapest broadcast fodder.
Cultural Notes for 播放
🏮Cultural insight
In contemporary Chinese culture, '播放' is frequently associated with the rise of online streaming platforms like Tencent Video and iQIYI, reflecting the shift in how media is consumed in China.
Frequently Asked Questions about 播放
Yes, '播放' can refer to both audio and video content.
'播放' is typically informal, used in casual conversation about media.
'播放乐曲' specifically means to play music, while '播放' can refer to any media content.
