English–Chinese
“act as” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinbàn yǎn
Example
孩子们在表演中扮演各种动物。hái zi men zài biáo yǎn zhōng bàn yǎn gè zhǒng dòng wù
The children act as various animals in the performance.
How to say “act as” in Chinese
“Act as” in Chinese is 扮演 (bàn yǎn).
A person or thing takes on a defined role and acts or functions through it.
Example sentences with 扮演
在公司项目中，他扮演重要角色，负责协调各方。zài gōng sī xiàng mù zhōng tā bàn yǎn zhòng yào jué sè fù zé xié tiáo gè fāng
In the company project, he played an important role and was responsible for coordinating all parties.
Tips for using 扮演
- Native English speakers may first connect this verb with theater, but everyday Chinese also applies it to non-actors when they take on a practical role.