English–Chinese
“be released” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshàng yìng
Example
新片下个月在全国上映。xīn piàn xià gè yuè zài quán guó shàng yìng
The new film will be released nationwide next month.
How to say “be released” in Chinese
“Be released” in Chinese is 上映 (shàng yìng).
A screen work moves into a scheduled public showing that viewers can attend.
Example sentences with 上映
新导演的短片将在国内多个影展上上映。xīn dáo yǎn de duǎn piàn jiāng zài guó nèi duō gè yíng zhǎn shàng shàng yìng
The new director's short film will be shown at several film festivals across the country.
Tips for using 上映
- English release also applies to albums, books, and software, but this Chinese verb is normally limited to films and other screen works, so the subject provides an important clue.