主演

• Pinyin: zhǔ yǎn
• Desglose de hanzi: 主 = 丶 + 王 (main); 演 = 氵 + 寅 (perform)

Significado

Protagonizar; actor/actriz principal.

Refers to the actor/actress who plays the protagonist, or the act of taking on such a role. Different from 主角 (the character) — 主演 refers to the performer. Often listed prominently in credits and marketing.

Ejemplos

1. 这部电影由著名影星主演。
2. 她是这部剧的女主演。
3. 导演邀请他来主演新片。

Guía de uso

Contexto: film, television, theater

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 他首次主演电影就获得了影帝。(He won Best Actor the first time he starred in a film.)
• 男女主演在发布会上亮相。(The male and female leads appeared at the press conference.)

Incorrecto

• 我主演了晚会 — use 主持 for hosting; 主演 is for acting roles

Origen e historia

主 (main, primary) + 演 (perform, act)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal