客串 kè chuàn

DEFINITIONS

  1. to appear on stage in an amateur capacity
  2. (of a professional) to make a guest appearance
  3. (fig.) to assume a role outside one's usual duties
  4. to substitute for

CHARACTERS

客 kè
HSK 1
guest, traveller; customer
串 chuàn
HSK 6
string; relatives; conspire