Definition
登场 (dēng chǎng) means 'to go on stage' and is the most general, neutral term for appearing on a stage or scene, whether literal or figurative. 出场 (chū chǎng) emphasizes the act of entering to perform or compete, while 上台 (shàng tái) often implies taking a position of power. 亮相 (liàng xiàng) specifically refers to striking a pose in Chinese opera or making a dramatic debut.
verb
to go on stage(figurative) to appear on the sceneto make an entrance
Examples
- 登场。Zhè wèi yǎnyuán zài yǎnchū zuìhòu dēng chǎng.This actor goes on stage at the end of the performance.
- 登场。Xīn de kējì chǎnpǐn jíjiāng zài guónèi shìchǎng dēng chǎng.New tech products are about to appear on the domestic market.
- 登场。Nà wèi niánqīng zhèngzhìjiā zài dàhuì shàng zhèngshì dēng chǎng.That young politician officially made an entrance at the conference.
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