客串 (kè chuàn) — (of a non-professional) to make a guest appearance; to appear as a guest performer; (by extension) to temporarily participate in a role or activity as a non-specialist
Definition
A verb for someone outside the main group (usually a professional or specialist) stepping in briefly to perform or take part — a guest appearance. Implies a temporary, non-regular role.
verb
(of a non-professional) to make a guest appearanceto appear as a guest performer(by extension) to temporarily participate in a role or activity as a non-specialist
Examples
- 客串。Tā zài zhè bù diàn yǐng lǐ kè chuàn le yí gè xiǎo jué sè.He made a guest appearance as a minor role in this movie.
- 。Zhè wèi zhù míng gē shǒu jīn wǎn huì kè chuàn wǒ men de yǎn chàng huì.This famous singer will make a guest appearance at our concert tonight.
- ，客串。Wǒ suī rán shì yè yú xuǎn shǒu, dàn zhè cì bǐ sài wǒ jué dìng kè chuàn yí xià.Even though I'm an amateur, I've decided to make a guest appearance in this competition.
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