Chinese
dǎoyǎn
Meaning: director; to direct
Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

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Handwriting

導演
導
演
导演
导
演

Example sentences

The director of this movie is very famous.
記者正在現場採訪這位有名的導演。
记者正在现场采访这位有名的导演。
The reporter is interviewing this famous director on-site.
這位導演的拍攝手法非常獨特。
这位导演的拍摄手法非常独特。
This director's filming technique is very unique.
這位導演憑藉新作品在國際電影節上獲得了大獎。
这位导演凭借新作品在国际电影节上获得了大奖。
This director won a grand prize at the international film festival with his new work.
這位主持人在演播室裡採訪了著名的導演。
这位主持人在演播室里采访了著名的导演。
This host interviewed a famous director in the studio.

Usage Notes

The person who directs a film or play.

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