conventional character
[/kənˈvenʃənəl ˈkærəktər/]
nounpl: conventional characters
personagem convencional
1. A character in literature, film, or other media who follows established archetypes, stereotypes, or traditional behavioral patterns rather than displaying unique or innovative traits
The villain in the movie was a conventional character—a rich, power-hungry antagonist with no depth.
O vilão do filme era uma personagem convencional—um antagonista ganancioso e sedento de poder sem profundidade.
2. A symbol or sign that has been standardized through common usage and agreement rather than having an inherent meaning
In Chinese writing, each conventional character represents a specific meaning and pronunciation.
Na escrita chinesa, cada caractere convencional representa um significado e uma pronúncia específicos.
3. A person who behaves according to social norms and established traditions without questioning or challenging them
He was seen as a conventional character who never dared to break social rules.
Ele era visto como uma pessoa convencional que nunca se atrevia a quebrar as normas sociais.
In American and Brazilian entertainment criticism, dismissing a character as 'conventional' suggests lack of originality or depth. In linguistic contexts, particularly regarding Chinese and Japanese writing systems, 'conventional character' has a technical meaning referring to the standardized form of characters as opposed to simplified versions. The term carries different connotations depending on context: neutral in linguistic discussions but often pejorative in literary and film criticism.
NYC Slang
basic character, cookie-cutter character, textbook character
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