chàng​bái​liǎn

to play the villain

Senses

唱白脸/ 唱白臉 chàng​bái​liǎn to play the villain

To play the role of the villain or take a harsh, severe stance when resolving a conflict; often used in contrast with 唱红脸 chàng​hóng​liǎn.

References

antonym 唱白脸/唱白臉 唱红脸/唱紅臉
same_as 唱白脸/唱白臉 扮黑脸/扮黑臉
antonym 唱红脸/唱紅臉 唱白脸/唱白臉