Definition
演员 (yǎn yuán) is the everyday word for an actor or actress, someone who performs in film, TV, or theater. 艺人 (yì rén) is broader and more formal, covering any performing artist (singers, dancers, etc.), not just actors.
noun
actor or actressperformer
Measure word · 个, 位, 名
Examples
- 演员。Zh wèi yǎn yuán de biǎoyǎn hěn hǎo.This actor's performance is very good.
- 演员。Wǒ xiǎng dāng yí gè yǎn yuán.I want to become an actor or actress.
- 演员。Nà gè nǚ yǎn yuán hěn piàoliang.That actress is very pretty.
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