主演

zhǔ yǎn

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb

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Definitions

1. to act the leading role (in a movie or a play)
2. to star
3. lead actor

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 配角 pèi jué 配角 pèi jué supporting role (in play, film etc) Supporting role or actor, contrasting with leading role.: supporting role (in play, film etc)

Related words

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• 领衔主演 lǐng xián zhǔ yǎn 领衔主演 lǐng xián zhǔ yǎn leading actors (in a show) Specifically refers to being the first-billed star or headlining a cast.: leading actors (in a show)
• 客串 kè chuàn 客串 kè chuàn to appear on stage in an amateur capacity Cameo appearance, a brief role, often by a famous person.: to appear on stage in an amateur capacity

Synonyms

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• 主角 zhǔ jué 主角 zhǔ jué leading role; lead Used for the leading role in a story, film, or play, emphasizing the character.: leading role; lead

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in the pattern 由...主演 (to star...). Example: 这部电影由成龙主演.

Formality

Slightly formal; in casual conversation, people might say 是主角 or 演主角 instead.

Example Sentences

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她在这部电影里 主演 一个勇敢的记者。

She stars in this movie as a brave journalist.

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Words Containing 主演

• 领衔主演 领衔主演 lǐng xián zhǔ yǎn: leading actors (in a show)

Child Words of 主演

• 主 主 zhǔ: owner
• 演 演 yǎn: to develop