Definition
领衔 literally means 'to lead the cast' or 'to head the list of signatories'. In entertainment, it describes the lead actor or actress in a film, play, or TV series (领衔主演). In formal or legal contexts, it refers to being the first person to sign a document, petition, or declaration — the person whose name appears at the top. It's a formal verb-object compound and is not used in casual conversation.
verb
to be the lead (actor, actress) in a performanceto head the list of signatories (on a document)
Examples
- 领衔。Zhè bù diànyǐng yóu tā lǐng xián zhǔyǎn.She is the lead actress in this film.
- 领衔。Jǐ wèi zhīmíng xuézhě lǐng xián qiānshǔ le nà fèn shēngmíng.Several well-known scholars were the first to sign that statement.
- 领衔。Tā zài zhè bù huàjù lǐ lǐng xián shìyǎn zhǔjué.He plays the lead role in this play.
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