No. 2,314 in Chinese
飾演
"To play the role of" or "to portray" (in a performance).
In a sentence
她在电影中饰演一个勇敢的女警察。
She plays the role of a brave female police officer in the movie.
The term '饰演' denotes the act of portraying or acting as a specific character in a performance, emphasizing the representation of the role she assumes in the movie.
该演员经常饰演反派角色。
The actor often portrays villain characters.
Here '饰演' illustrates the habitual action of taking upon specific roles, particularly villainous ones, showcasing the actor's role specialization.
他饰演的角色深受观众喜爱。
The character he portrays is dearly loved by the audience.
In this sentence, '饰演' is used to describe the act of portraying a character, emphasizing the connection and success of his depiction in resonating with the audience.
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