演员 (yǎnyuán) — how to say "actor" in Chinese

Measure word: 位 (wèi)

演员

Actor, performer

Character composition

to perform

worker, member

Radicals / Keys

Mouth

#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes

Water

#85 · shuǐ · 4 strokes

Examples

这部电影的主演是一位非常有名的年轻演员,他的表演很精彩。

The lead role in this movie is played by a very famous young actor, and his performance is wonderful.

他是演员

He is an actor.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "actor" in Chinese?

"actor" in Chinese is 演员 (yǎnyuán).

What does 演员 mean in English?

演员 (yǎnyuán) means "Actor, performer".

How is 演员 pronounced?

It is pronounced yǎnyuán (written as yanyuan). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "actor" in Chinese characters?

It is written 演员.

What HSK level is 演员?

演员 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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