导演

dǎo yǎn

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb

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Definitions

1. to direct
2. director (film etc)

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 编剧 biān jù 编剧 biān jù to write a play 电影制作中的不同角色: to write a play
• 演员 yǎn yuán 演员 yǎn yuán actor or actress 导演指导的对象: actor or actress
• 影片 yǐng piàn 影片 yǐng piàn a copy of a film 导演创作的作品: a copy of a film

Usage notes

Common mistakes

‘导演’ can be both a noun (director) and a verb (to direct). Do not confuse with ‘引导’ (to guide/lead) or ‘导航’ (to navigate).

Example Sentences

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导演 拍板宣布电影开拍。

The director clapped the board to announce the start of filming.

他 导演 了这部电影。

He directed this movie.

她获得了最佳 导演 奖项。

She won the best director award.

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Words Containing 导演

• 电影导演 电影导演 diàn yǐng dǎo yǎn: film director

Child Words of 导演

• 演 演 yǎn: to develop
• 导 导 dǎo: to transmit