sik1 jin2飾演饰演
Jyutpingsik1 jin2
Yalesīk yín
Definition
To play the role of a character in a drama or movie; to act or perform.
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How it's used
Reserved for formal contexts like film reviews, news reports, or professional bios. In casual daily speech, people almost always use 扮 instead of 飾演. Using 飾演 in a conversation about a friend dressing up for a party would sound bizarrely stiff.
Examples
He plays a villain in the movie.
Do you know who plays that main character?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word for casual situations like dressing up for a costume party or pretending to be someone else in a prank. Stick to 扮 for those scenarios.
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Grammar guides
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