播放

bōfàng

to broadcast; to play

Dictionary entry

to broadcast; to transmit (by radio or TV)

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See it in sentences

电视里正在播放新闻。

Diànshì lǐ zhèngzài bōfàng xīnwén.

English

The TV is playing the news.

请把这首歌播放一遍。

Qǐng bǎ zhè shǒu gē bōfàng yí biàn.

English

Please play this song once.

Goes with

  • 播放音乐play music
  • 正在播放now playing
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