jué sè
rôle; partie
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他扮演的角色很成功。
tā bǎnyǎn de juésè hěn chénggōng.
He played the role very successfully.
她扮演的角色很受欢迎。
tā bǎnyǎn de juésè hěn shòu huānyíng.
The role she played was very popular.
他扮演的角色很真实。
tā bǎnyǎn de juésè hěn zhēnshí.
The role he played was very realistic.
人物 (rén wù)
character
身份 (shēn fèn)
identity
演员 (yǎnyuán)
actor
人物 (rénwù)
character
The Chinese word 角色 (jué sè) for "role" is composed of two characters: **角** (jué) and **色** (sè). The character **角** originally meant "corner" or "angle", and was later extended to mean "role" or "character" in a play or drama. The character **色** originally meant "color" or "hue", and was later extended to mean "type" or "kind". When combined, the two characters **角** and **色** form the word **角色**, which means "role" or "character" in a general sense.The word **角色** can be used in a variety of contexts. For example, it can be used to refer to the role that a person plays in a social or professional setting, or to the role that a character plays in a story or drama. It can also be used to refer to the role that a particular object or concept plays in a system or process.The word **角色** is an important part of the Chinese language, and it is used in a wide variety of contexts. By understanding the etymology of this word, HSK learners can gain a deeper understanding of its meaning and usage.
