How to write 奏

奏 [zòu] (verb) 1. To play music (yuè ㄩㄝˋ), performing on instruments according to melodies: to perform a symphony; to play the national anthem; to present a melodic piece. 2. In feudal times, a minister presents opinions or explains matters to the emperor: to submit a memorial; to make a report; to present a document; to submit a letter; to report in person. 3. To present or achieve: to yield results; to achieve accomplishments; to gain victories; to achieve remarkable feats. 4. To provide (a knife) (in a culinary context): to make preparations in the kitchen. 奏 [zòu] (noun) 1. A document or memorial presented by a minister to the emperor: a memorial to the throne. 奏 [zòu] (verb) 1. Same as the original meaning (to present): to offer something, to submit something. - Reference: "奏,进也." (from "Shuowen Jiezi") - Reference: "敷奏以言." (from "Yushu") - Reference: "以奏肤公." (from "Shijing · Xiaoya · Liu Yue") - Reference: "各奏尔能." (from "Shijing · Xiaoya · Bin Zhi Chu Yan") - Reference: "既益奏庶鲜食." (from "Shu · Yi Ji") - Reference: "相如奉璧奏秦王." (from "Shiji · Lian Po Lin Xiang Ru Lie Zhuan") - Reference: "使奏其技." (from "Liang Qichao") - Reference: "以夏进炉,以冬奏扇." (from "Lunheng") - Reference: "燕姬奏妙舞,郑女发清歌." (from "Xiao Ji") - Reference: "俟封奏时潜易之而己." (from "Yuzhong Zaji") - Example: to dance; to sing. 2. Specifically refers to presenting opinions or writing memorials to the emperor: this act is called 'presentation'; to submit a report. - Reference: "上书谓之奏." (from "Lunheng") - Reference: "奏平彻以闲雅." (from "Lu Ji") - Example: to submit a document to the emperor; memorial paper used to submit to the emperor; to present a case; to present matters; to contribute to discussions. 3. To perform or play an instrument: - Reference: "奏而食." (from "Liji · Yucao") - Reference: "要其节奏." (from "Liji · Yueli") - Example: To perform music; to complete a musical piece; to engage in melodic contest. 4. To achieve or produce results: - Reference: "各奏汝功." (from "Han Yu") - Example: to achieve results; to accomplish feats. 5. To provide (in a knife sense): - Reference: "奏刀騞然." (from "Zhuangzi · Yangshengzhu") 奏 [zòu] (noun) 1. A memorial presented by a minister to the emperor: a document addressed to the throne. - Reference: "在奏未上，会得进兵玺书." (from "Hou Han Shu · Zhao Chongguo Zhuan") - Reference: "汉定礼仪,则有四品." (from "Wenxin Diaolong") - Example: draft of a memorial; correspondence letter submitted during the audience with the emperor; document writing for a memorial; table for reviewing memorials.