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扮演

bànyǎn

to play the role of; to act

HSK 6

Pronunciation

扮bàn4

Fourth tone: falling

演yǎn3

Third tone: low, then rising

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Usage in this example

Used as a transitive verb meaning to act or play the role of a character, such as portraying a brave police officer in a movie.

Example sentence

她在电影里扮演一位勇敢的警察。

tā zài diànyǐng lǐ bànyǎn yī wèi yǒnggǎn de jǐngchá

She played the role of a brave police officer in the movie.

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