奏【zòu】
1. play; perform 2. achieve; produce; get (the desired result) 3. present a memorial to an emperor
[动]1、吹弹乐器使发出乐音 2、发生;取得(功效等) 3、古代臣子向皇帝报告情况或陈述意见

他用笛子吹奏了欢快的曲调。
He played a delightful melody on his flute.

没想到他的话很奏效。
I did not expect that his words would work.

中国古代的大臣用奏章给皇帝陈述建议。
In ancient China, ministers wrote their advices in a memorial and presented it to the emperor.
租【zū】
1. hire; lease; rent; charter; rent out; let out 2. rent
[动]1、付钱使用别人的东西,或把自己的东西借给别人有偿使用 [名]2、出租收取的金钱或实物

我在市中心租了一个小房间住。
I rented a small room in the centre of the city.

我这个月的房租是多少?
How much is the rent for this month?