作秀 zuòxiù

  1. zuòxiù set phrase to perform in a stage show
    Domain: Modern Chinese 现代汉语 , Subdomain: Drama
    Notes: 秀 is a phonetic borrowing from the English word 'show' (CC-CEDICT '作秀'; Guoyu '作秀' 1)
  2. zuòxiù set phrase to show off; to put on a show; to grandstand
    Domain: Modern Chinese 现代汉语 , Subdomain: Culture
    Notes: (CC-CEDICT '作秀'; Guoyu '作秀' 2)

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