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导演

dǎo yǎn
HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb

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Definitions

  1. 1. to direct
  2. 2. director (film etc)

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.
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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