How common it is
角色 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say juésè slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
角色表示戏里的人物，也表示身份。
jué sè biǎo shì xì lǐ de rén wù， yě biǎo shì shēn fèn。
角色 means a person in a play or a role/identity.
Context note
角色常用于表演、故事和社会。
jué sè cháng yòng yú biǎo yǎn 、 gù shì hé shè huì。
It is often used with performances, stories, and society.
5 examples
他演了一个角色。
tā yǎn le yí gè jué sè。
He played a role.
这个角色很重要。
zhè ge jué sè hěn zhòng yào。
This role is very important.
孩子喜欢这个角色。
hái zi xǐ huan zhè ge jué sè。
The child likes this character.
她在故事里扮演重要角色。
tā zài gù shì lǐ bàn yǎn zhòng yào jué sè。
She plays an important role in the story.
每个人都有自己的角色。
měi gè rén dōu yǒu zì jǐ de jué sè。
Everyone has their own role.
5 mini stories
老师让大家介绍自己喜欢的角色。
lǎo shī ràng dà jiā jiè shào zì jǐ xǐ huan de jué sè。
The teacher asked everyone to introduce their favorite character.
他在剧场里演一个有趣的角色。
tā zài jù chǎng lǐ yǎn yí gè yǒu qù de jué sè。
He played an interesting role in the theater.
这个角色很勇敢。
zhè ge jué sè hěn yǒng gǎn。
This character is very brave.
每个人在集体里都有角色。
měi gè rén zài jí tǐ lǐ dōu yǒu jué sè。
Everyone has a role in the group.
她觉得这个角色很适合自己。
tā jué de zhè ge jué sè hěn shì hé zì jǐ。
She feels this role suits her well.