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    Expressing "to play a role" with 扮演 (bànyǎn)

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    Structure

    Subject + 扮演 + Role/Character

    Explanation

    扮演 (bànyǎn) is a verb meaning "to play" or "to act as," specifically referring to portraying a character or role. It is used in the context of acting in film, theater, or television. For example, 扮演主角 means "to play the lead role."

    Examples

    • 她在这部电影中扮演一位医生。

      tā zài zhè bù diànyǐng zhōng bànyǎn yī wèi yīshēng.

      She plays a doctor in this movie.

    • 他很擅长扮演反面角色。

      tā hěn shàncháng bànyǎn fǎnmiàn juésè.

      He is very good at playing villain roles.

    • 谁来扮演这个故事里的主角？

      shéi lái bànyǎn zhège gùshi lǐ de zhǔjué?

      Who will play the lead in this story?

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