shuō xì
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Chinese dictionary
Show pinyin

  • v.(of a film or play director) explain the plot of a film or play to an actor/actress

    • dǎo yǎn xiān sheng yī mù yī mù de gěi wǒ men shuō xì

      导演先生我们说戏

      The director took us through the play scene by scene.

Word usage

  • "说" and "戏" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
    • 需要时间

      It takes a long time to demonstrate how the scene is to be acted.

    • 导演演员

      The director is explaining the plot to the actors.

    • 导演刚刚演员

      The director has just finished explaining the play to the actors.