to direct a movie in which one also plays a major role as an actor; (fig.) to plan and execute a scheme all by oneself
trad. 自導自演
Also written 自導自演【zì dǎo zì yǎn】
Characters in this word
3自
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(bound form) self; oneself, from; since, naturally; as a matter of course
- Pinyin
- zì
- Strokes
- 6
- Frequency
- 1586 of 2500
导
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to transmit, to lead, to guide, to conduct, to direct
- Pinyin
- dǎo
- Traditional
- 導
- Strokes
- 6
- Frequency
- 49389 of 2500
演
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to perform (a play etc); to stage (a show), (bound form) to develop; to play out; to carry out (a task)
- Pinyin
- yǎn
- Strokes
- 14
- Frequency
- 2765 of 2500