| 自导自演 |
zì dǎo zì yǎn |
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 |
| 自 |
zì |
(bound form) self; oneself / from; since / naturally; as a matter of course |
| 自导 |
zì dǎo |
self-guided / autonomous |
| 导 |
dǎo |
to transmit / to lead / to guide / to conduct / to direct |
| 自 |
zì |
(bound form) self; oneself / from; since / naturally; as a matter of course |
| 演 |
yǎn |
to perform (a play etc); to stage (a show) / (bound form) to develop; to play out; to carry out (a task) |