- 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
Generated definitions (experimental)
- 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
This meaning refers to the act of both directing a film and acting in it, showcasing the individual's multifaceted talent in producing and performing.
He directed and acted in the film, performing exceptionally well.
She finally realized her dream of directing and acting in her own film.
This metaphorical usage implies taking full responsibility for planning and carrying out an initiative or scheme independently, often highlighting self-sufficiency and personal initiative.
He completely managed this event on his own without asking anyone for help.
In this project, she planned and executed everything by herself from start to finish.
Generated collocations (experimental)
zì dǎo zì yǎn自导自演de的diàn yǐng电影a movie that one directs and acts inzì dǎo zì yǎn自导自演de的zuò pǐn作品a work that one has both directed and acted inzì dǎo zì yǎn自导自演néng lì能力the ability to direct and act simultaneouslyzì dǎo zì yǎn自导自演de的jù qíng剧情a plot that one directs and acts inzì dǎo zì yǎn自导自演de的biǎo xiàn表现performance in a self-directed rolezì dǎo zì yǎn自导自演de的yì shù艺术the art of directing and acting simultaneouslyzì dǎo zì yǎn自导自演de的guò chéng过程the process of directing and acting in a productionzì dǎo zì yǎn自导自演de的jué sè角色a role one plays while directingwán quán完全zì dǎo zì yǎn自导自演completely self-directed and performedtóng shí同时zì dǎo zì yǎn自导自演simultaneously directing and actingzì dǎo zì yǎn自导自演de的jù běn剧本a script that one writes for their own direction and performancezì dǎo zì yǎn自导自演de的fēng gé风格style of self-direction and performance