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扮演
bànyǎn
Description
"扮演"的意思是一个人在电影或者戏里做某个角色。
"扮演" means that a person plays a role in a movie or play.
它也可以说一个人在生活里起的作用，比如"他扮演了很重要的角色"。
It can also mean the role a person plays in life, for example, "他扮演了很重要的角色".
Meanings
扮演bànyǎn
to play the role of (in a film or play)
她在这部电影里扮演一个老师。
She plays a teacher in this movie.
扮演bànyǎn
to act as; to play a part (figurative)
父母在孩子成长中扮演重要的角色。
Parents play an important role in a child's growth.
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Notes
- Etymology
扮 (to dress up/disguise) + 演 (to perform); together "to portray a role".
- Nuance
often followed by 角色 (role); use 演 alone for simpler 'to act'.
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