pèi
jué

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technical
noun
verb

Meaning of 配角

配角 means to co-star (in traditional opera, with both actors playing lead roles); supporting role; minor character (in drama, film, etc.). Pronounced pèi jué.

  • to co-star (in traditional opera, with both actors playing lead roles)
  • supporting role; minor character (in drama, film, etc.)
  • supporting player; person in a secondary or auxiliary role (figurative)

Definitions & Examples

men
liǎ
cháng
zài
pèi
jué
 
yǎn
guo
 
Jiàng
xiàng
 
 
 
Qún
yīng
huì
 
děng
 

The two of them often co-star together, having performed in productions like 'The General and the Prime Minister' and 'Gathering of Heroes'.

Zhè
liǎng
wèi
míng
juér
jīng
cháng
dàng
pèi
jué
shēn
 
shòu
ài
 
 

These two famous performers often partner as co-leads, deeply loved by opera fans.