Definition
角儿 is a colloquial noun meaning 'role' or 'part' in a play, film, or performance — it's the same character as 角色 (juésè) but with the 儿 suffix for a more casual, spoken feel. You'll hear it in theater and film contexts, especially when talking about actors and their roles. It's distinct from the more formal 角色 and the unrelated 角 (jiǎo, 'corner/angle').
n.
(colloquial) rolepart (in a play, film, or performance)
Examples
- 角儿？Tā zài zhè bù xì lǐ yǎn shénme jiǎ?What role does she play in this play?
- 角儿，。Zhège jiǎ hěn nán yǎn, xūyào hěnduō jīngyàn.This role is very hard to play and requires a lot of experience.
- 角儿。Tā yīnwèi yǎn le yí ge xiǎo jiǎ ér chū le míng.He became famous because he played a small role.
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