vào vai
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To play a role / to portray a character: The primary meaning of "vào vai" is for an actor or performer to assume and perform a specific character in a play, film, or other dramatic work. It involves embodying the character's traits and emotions.
- To step into a role / to take on a part: It can also refer more generally to a person assuming a particular role or function in a real-life situation, often temporarily or figuratively.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Diễn viên trẻ đó vào vai một nhà cách mạng. (That young actor played the role of a revolutionary.)
- Cô ấy đã vào vai người mẹ mất con một cách xuất sắc. (She portrayed the role of a mother who lost her child excellently.)
- Trong cuộc họp, anh ấy phải vào vai người hòa giải. (In the meeting, he had to step into the role of a mediator.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase often implies a depth of immersion, suggesting the actor is not just performing but identifying with the character, as indicated in the reference definition ("s'identifier à son personnage").
- It is commonly used in critiques and discussions of acting performance.
Variants and Related Words
- Đóng vai (verb phrase): to play a role. This is a very close synonym, though "vào vai" can sometimes emphasize the initial act of entering the role or the depth of immersion.
- Anh ấy đóng vai phản diện rất thuyết phục. (He plays the villain role very convincingly.)
Synonyms
- To play a part: To perform a role.
- To portray: To depict a character in a performance.
- To embody: To represent or personify a character fully.
Related Idioms
- Vào vai nào ra vai ấy: To perform a role perfectly; to be completely convincing in a role (literally, "to enter the role and exit the role flawlessly").
- Diễn viên chính vào vai nào ra vai ấy, khiến khán giả vô cùng xúc động. (The lead actor performed the role perfectly, moving the audience deeply.)