角儿 (jiǎ) — (colloquial) role, part (in a play, film, or performance)

Definition

Colloquial Beijing-dialect word for a role or part in a performance, especially in 戏曲. It can also nickname a star actor ('she's a real 角儿').

noun
(colloquial) rolepart (in a play, film, or performance)
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 角儿
    Tā zài zhè bù xì lǐ yǎn shén me jiǎ?
    What role does she play in this play?
  • 角儿
    Zhè ge jiǎ hěn nán yǎn, xū yào hěn duō jīng yàn.
    This role is very hard to play and requires a lot of experience.
  • 角儿
    Tā yīn wèi yǎn le yí gè xiǎo jiǎ ér chū le míng.
    He became famous because he played a small role.

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