主 演

zhǔ yǎndictionary entry

to play the leading role / to star / lead actor

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

主演主演 [zhu3 yan3] /to play the leading role; to star/lead actor/

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Reference information

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Character information

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主
zhǔ
owner / master / host / individual or party concerned / God / Lord / main / to indicate or signify / trump card (in card games)
演
yǎn
to perform (a play etc) / to stage (a show) / (bound form) to develop / to play out / to carry out (a task)

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