扮
演

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The word "扮演" is formed by combining the character "扮", which uses the hand radical "扌" with "分" to convey actions like dressing or disguising, and "演", which uses the water radical "氵" with "寅" to denote performance or enactment; together they create a compound meaning to play a role or act, with "扮" focusing on the physical alteration and "演" on the dramatic presentation.

Example Sentences Hide

妹妹在话剧里扮演公主。

Mèimei zài huàjù lǐ bànyǎn gōngzhǔ.

My younger sister plays the role of a princess in the school play.

这位演员将扮演一位著名的历史人物。

Zhè wèi yǎnyuán jiāng bànyǎn yī wèi zhùmíng de lìshǐ rénwù.

This actor will portray a famous historical figure.

他在团队中扮演着领导者的角色。

Tā zài tuánduì zhōng bànyǎn zhe lǐngdǎo zhě de juésè.

He plays the role of a leader within the team.

如果让你扮演一位超级英雄，你会选谁？

Rúguǒ ràng nǐ bànyǎn yī wèi chāojí yīngxióng, nǐ huì xuǎn shéi?

If you could play a superhero, who would you choose?

这部电影中，她一人扮演了性格迥异的母女两个角色。

Zhè bù diànyǐng zhōng, tā yī rén bànyǎn le xìnggé jiǒngyì de mǔ nǚ liǎng gè juésè.

In this film, she alone plays two roles: a mother and daughter with completely different personalities.

Word Definition - 扮演

bàn yǎn to play the role of; to act

Individual Character Details

扮 bàn
演 yǎn