neoi5 jin2 jyun4女演員女演员
Jyutpingneoi5 jin2 jyun4
Yalenéuih yín yùhn
Definition
Actress; female actor.
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How it's used
While 女演員 is the standard term for actress, it is often dropped in casual conversation in favor of just 演員 when the gender is already known or irrelevant. Using the gendered prefix can sound slightly formal or journalistic, similar to how one might specify a profession in a news report.
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wai6位waihExamples
She is a very famous actress.
Which actress do you like?
Related words
Common phrases
famous actress
up-and-coming actress
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to refer to a female celebrity in a casual social setting, as it can sound overly descriptive or stiff. Simply using the person's name or the general term 演員 is usually more natural.
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