角色 (jué sè) — role (in a play, film, or novel); character (in a story or game)
Definition
角色 (juésè) means the 'role' or 'character' a person plays — in a story, game, or organization. Compared to 身份 (identity/status) and 职能 (official function), 角色 emphasizes the part someone acts out or takes on, often with a sense of performance.
noun
role (in a play, film, or novel)character (in a story or game)
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 角色。Tā zài gōng sī lǐ dān rèn zhòng yào jué sè.She holds an important role in the company.
- 角色。Zhè ge jué sè de xìng gé hěn fù zá.This character's personality is very complex.
- 角色？Nǐ zài zhè bù xì lǐ yǎn shén me jué sè?What role do you play in this play?
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