主演

• 拼音: zhǔ yǎn
• 汉字拆解: 主 = 丶 + 王 (main); 演 = 氵 + 寅 (perform)

含义

To star in; lead actor/actress. As a verb, to play the main role; as a noun, the person in the leading role.

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.

例句

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。

用法指南

语境: film, television, theater

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 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.)

错误说法

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

起源与历史

主 (main, primary) + 演 (perform, act)

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal