| 演出HSK 4 | yǎn chū | to act (in a play); to perform; to put on (a performance); performance; concert; show; Classifiers: 场 | |
| 表演HSK 4 | biǎo yǎn | play; show; performance; exhibition; to perform; to act; to demonstrate; Classifiers: 场 | |
| 演员HSK 4 | yǎn yuán | actor or actress; performer; Classifiers: 个 | |
| 导演HSK 5 | dǎo yǎn | to direct; director (film etc) | |
| 演讲HSK 5 | yǎn jiǎng | lecture; to make a speech |
| 1 | The performance is about to begin. | |
| 2 | She can play the violin. | |
| 3 | The fireworks display was absolutely stunning. | |
| 4 | We are going to perform on stage. | |
| 5 | I love watching ballet performances. |