Definition

1. Verb:

   • To perform; to act: The primary meaning of "diễn xuất" is to portray a character or convey emotions and actions in a play, film, or other dramatic performance. It involves using one's voice, body, and expressions to bring a role to life.

2. Noun:

   • Performance; acting: "Diễn xuất" can also refer to the art, skill, or instance of acting itself, describing the quality or manner in which a role is performed.

Usage Examples

• Verb:

  • Cô ấy diễn xuất rất tự nhiên trong phim mới. (She acts very naturally in the new film.)
  • Anh ấy đang học cách diễn xuất trên sân khấu. (He is learning how to perform on stage.)

• Noun:

  • Diễn xuất của diễn viên chính thật xuất sắc. (The lead actor's performance was excellent.)
  • Cô ấy theo đuổi nghệ thuật diễn xuất. (She pursues the art of acting.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in the context of professional theater, cinema, and television. It implies a studied and skillful portrayal, often evaluated by critics and audiences.
• "Diễn xuất nội tâm": internal acting; a style focused on conveying deep, internal emotions and psychological realism.

Variants and Related Words

• Diễn viên (n): actor, actress, performer.

  • Diễn viên đó được nhiều người yêu mến. (That actor is loved by many.)

• Diễn (v): to perform, to show. A more general verb that can mean to perform in a show or to demonstrate.

  • Họ sẽ diễn một vở kịch cổ điển. (They will perform a classic play.)

Synonyms

• Act: to perform a fictional role.
• Perform: to present a dramatic role or piece of entertainment.
• Portray: to depict a character in a performance.

Antonyms

• Be oneself: to behave in one's natural manner, not acting.
• Improvise: to create or perform spontaneously without a script, though this can be part of acting.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Lột tả nhân vật: to embody a character; often used to praise an actor's ability to fully become the role through their "diễn xuất."
  • Diễn xuất của anh ấy lột tả hoàn hảo nhân vật phản diện. (His acting perfectly embodies the villain character.)

1. Perform; act