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“dialogue” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinduì bái

Example

那场戏的对白大家都记得。nà chǎng xì de duì bái dà jiā dōu jì de

Everyone remembers the dialogue in that scene.

Illustration for 对白 (dialogue)

How to say “dialogue” in Chinese

“Dialogue” in Chinese is 对白 (duì bái).

Words passed back and forth between speakers, especially the spoken lines that carry a scene.

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

Example sentences with 对白

演员在排练时不断修改对白以贴合人物。yǎn yuán zài pái liàn shí bú duàn xiū gǎi duì bái yǐ tiē hé rén wù

During rehearsal, the actor kept revising the dialogue to suit the character.

Tips for using 对白

  • In Chinese film and theater, this word often labels the lines characters say, while in everyday contexts it can describe a lively back-and-forth, so context shows whether the setting is scripted.

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