主角

zhǔ jué

CL 个 gè

HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Common

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Definitions

1. leading role; lead
2. protagonist

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Word relationships

Counterparts

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• 配角 pèi jué 配角 pèi jué supporting role (in play, film etc) 戏剧、影视作品中的次要角色，与主角相对。: supporting role (in play, film etc)

Related words

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• 主演 zhǔ yǎn 主演 zhǔ yǎn to act the leading role (in a movie or a play) 担任主角的演员。: to act the leading role (in a movie or a play)

Synonyms

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• 主人公 zhǔ rén gōng 主人公 zhǔ rén gōng hero (of a novel or film); main protagonist 文学作品或故事中的主要人物。: hero (of a novel or film); main protagonist

Usage notes

Collocations

常说“扮演主角”，意为担任主要角色。

Example Sentences

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他是这部电影的 主角 。

He is the protagonist of this movie.

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Child Words of 主角

• 主 主 zhǔ: owner
• 角 角 jiǎo: angle
• 角 角 jué: role (theater)