Chinese Grammar Reference logo

    Chinese Grammar

    Referring to an actor with 演员 (yǎnyuán)

    Description & Modification

    Structure

    演员

    Explanation

    演员 (yǎnyuán) means "actor" or "actress" and refers to anyone who performs in theater, film, or television. The word combines 演 (to perform) and 员 (a member or worker). It is gender-neutral; to specify gender, add 男 (male) or 女 (female) before it.

    Examples

    • 他是一名演员，演过很多电视剧。

      tā shì yì míng yǎnyuán, yǎn guo hěn duō diànshìjù.

      He is an actor and has appeared in many TV dramas.

    • 这部电影的演员阵容非常强大。

      zhè bù diànyǐng de yǎnyuán zhènróng fēicháng qiángdà.

      The cast of this movie is very strong.

    • 她从小就想当演员。

      tā cóngxiǎo jiù xiǎng dāng yǎnyuán.

      She has wanted to be an actress since she was little.

    Referring to an actor with 演员 (yǎnyuán) | Chinese Grammar