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扮
bàn
Description
"扮"的意思是把自己打扮成某个样子，或者在电影、戏里演一个角色。
"扮" means to dress oneself up in a certain way or to play a role in a movie or play.
我们常说"打扮"和"扮演"这两个词。
We often say the words "打扮" and "扮演".
Meanings
扮bàn
to dress up as; to disguise oneself as
她扮成一个老人。
She dressed up as an old person.
扮bàn
to play a role; to act as (in a play or film)
他在电影里扮一个警察。
He plays a policeman in the movie.
扮bàn
to make (a facial expression); to pull (a face)
小孩子喜欢扮鬼脸。
Children like to make funny faces.
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Notes
- Nuance
扮 focuses on assuming an appearance or role; 装 stresses pretending to be something you're not.
- Etymology
often used in compounds like 打扮 (dress up) and 扮演 (portray a role).
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