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actor

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

yan3yuan2 yǎnyuán

Meaning


Primary

actor

Alternatives

actress, performer

Mnemonic


An 演员 actor is the 员 member of the cast that 演 performs.

Usage


那 个 有名 的 演员

that famous actor

她 是 个 很 厉害 的 演员。

She's a fantastic actress.