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演员

actor

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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

我 想 当 一 名 演员。

I want to become an actor.

这 位 演员 在 电影 里 演 一 位 老师。

This actor plays a teacher in the movie.

那 位 演员 很 会 唱歌。

That actor is very good at singing.