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从艺

Word · VerbTraditional從藝

pursue an artistic career

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

verb

to pursue a career in the arts; to engage in performing arts professionally

Typically refers to professional work in acting, singing, dancing, or other performing arts. Often implies a lifelong commitment to the artistic profession.

Tā他
cóng从
yì艺
yǐ已
jīng经
sì四
shí十
nián年
le了
 。

He has been in the arts for forty years.

Tā她
shí十
liù六
suì岁
cóng从
yì艺
 ,
rú如
jīn今
yǐ已
shì是
zhù著
míng名
yǎn演
yuán员
 。

She started her artistic career at sixteen and is now a famous actor.

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Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
yì艺
shù术
jiā家
cóng从
yì艺
yǐ以
lái来
 ,
sù塑
zào造
le了
xǔ许
duō多
jīng经
diǎn典
jué角
sè色
 。

Since beginning his career, this veteran artist has created many classic roles.

Tā他
fàng放
qì弃
xué学
yè业
 ,
xuǎn选
zé择
cóng从
yì艺
 。

He gave up his studies to pursue a career in the arts.