Definition
饰 is a bound form (黏着语素) that usually appears as a morpheme in compounds. It is common in words related to decoration (装饰, 饰品, 首饰) and acting (饰演, 扮演). In theatrical contexts, it can be used alone as a verb meaning 'to play the role of' (e.g., 饰主角). Its English equivalents include 'decoration', 'ornament', 'adorn', and 'play the role of'.
b.f.
(bound form) decorationornament(bound form) to play the role ofto act as
Examples
- 。Tā zài jù zhōng shì yǎn zhǔjué.He plays the lead role in the play.
- 。Zhège fángjiān de zhuāng shì hěn piàoliang.The decoration of this room is very beautiful.
- 。Tā dài le yí jiàn piàoliang de shǒu shì.She wore a beautiful piece of jewelry.
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