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“acting” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinyǎn jì

Example

别拿演技来骗我。bié ná yǎn jì lái piàn wǒ

Don't try to fool me with your acting.

Illustration for 演技 (acting)

How to say “acting” in Chinese

“Acting” in Chinese is 演技 (yǎn jì).

A practiced way of making a role or behavior seem real through voice, expression, and movement.

Full entry for 演技: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 演技

她的演技很细腻,让人感动。tā de yǎn jì hěn xì nì ràng rén gǎn dòng

Her subtle acting moves people.

Tips for using 演技

  • In everyday conversation, 演技 (yǎnjì, "acting") can describe convincing fake behavior, so the word applies beyond actors and stages.

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