fǎn​chuàn

to play a different role

  • created sense approved 反串 · fǎn​chuàn · to play a different role — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    反串

    fǎn​chuàn

    to play a different role

    (Chinese opera) to temporarily play a role other than one's usual specialty, such as a performer of female roles playing a male role

    反 (literal) → 反 · fǎn · opposite 串 (literal) → 串 · chuàn · to perform

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  • created sense approved 反串 · fǎn​chuàn · to cross-dress — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    反串

    fǎn​chuàn

    to cross-dress

    To play a role of the opposite gender; to perform as a member of the opposite sex

    反 (literal) → 反 · fǎn · opposite 串 (literal) → 串 · chuàn · to perform

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  • created sense approved 反串 · fǎn​chuàn · to masquerade — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    反串

    fǎn​chuàn

    to masquerade

    To masquerade as an opponent; to go undercover

    反 (literal) → 反 · fǎn · opposite 串 (literal) → 串 · chuàn · to perform

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