自导自演

Traditional: 自導自演

zì dǎo zì yǎn

Dictionary entry

to direct a movie in which one also plays a major role as an actor

What does 自导自演 mean?

自导自演 (zì dǎo zì yǎn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to direct a movie in which one also plays a major role as an actor

2(fig.) to plan and execute a scheme all by oneself

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自zì(bound form) self; oneself · from; since 导dǎoto transmit · to lead 演yǎnto perform (a play etc); to stage (a show) · (bound form) to develop; to play out; to carry out (a task)

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自导自演

zì dǎo zì yǎn

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