导演
dáoyǎnTraditional 導演
director (film, play)
Every meaning
dǎoyǎn
- director (film, play)
- to direct
Its characters
- 导dǎoto lead; to guide (as in 领导, 指导)
- 演yǎnto act; to perform; to play (a role)
Words with 导
Words with 演
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).