角
role; actor; competition; fight; note in pentatonic scale
Meanings
7 senses · 9 examplesnoun
role; character in a play, film, or performance
Often used with the diminutive suffix 儿 in spoken Chinese, refers to a character in a performance or story.
He plays the lead role in this movie.
This supporting actor gave an excellent performance.
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Do you know which role he plays in this play?
noun
type of role in traditional Chinese opera
literaryRefers to the standardized character types in Chinese opera, such as 丑 chǒu (comic role) and 旦 dàn (female role).
The clown roles in Peking Opera are usually very funny.
She specializes in female opera roles, with very beautiful stage makeup.
noun
famous actor; performer
formalUsed to refer to highly respected or well-known performers in traditional Chinese opera or theater.
He is a nationally famous Peking Opera performer.
verb
compete; fight; struggle
Can refer to physical combat, verbal arguments, or competitive activities.
Two boxers are fighting on the stage.
They had a verbal argument over this project.
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The two teams are competing fiercely for the championship.
noun
ancient wine vessel
archaicA bronze wine drinking vessel from ancient China, similar in shape to the jue wine cup.
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jue; note in ancient Chinese pentatonic scale
technicalOne of the five main notes in traditional Chinese music, equivalent to the solfège note 'mi' in Western music.
noun
surname
A rare Chinese surname originating from ancient times.