jià
zi
huā

technical
noun

Meaning of 架子花

架子花 means a type of painted-face role (Jing) in Chinese opera emphasizing movement, bearing, and skill in fighting scenes. Pronounced jià zi huā.

  • a type of painted-face role (Jing) in Chinese opera emphasizing movement, bearing, and skill in fighting scenes

Definitions & Examples

Zài
zhè
chū
 
yǎn
shì
de
Cáo
Cāo
shì
jià
zi
huā
 

In this opera, his portrayal of Cao Cao is a 'Jiazi Hua' role.

Jià
zi
huā
yǎn
yuán
yào
yǒu
shēn
hòu
de
gōng
zi
 

An actor specializing in 'Jiazi Hua' needs a solid foundation in martial arts skills.

Zhāng
Fēi
Xiàng
zhè
lèi
jué
tōng
cháng
yóu
jià
zi
huā
yìng
gōng
 

Characters like Zhang Fei and Xiang Yu are typically performed by actors specializing in 'Jiazi Hua'.

Zhè
chū
 
Wáng
Bié
 
zhōng
de
wáng
jiǎo
 
fēi
jià
zi
huā
néng
shèng
rèn
 

The role of the Conqueror King in this performance of 'Farewell My Concubine' can only be taken on by a 'Jiazi Hua' specialist.

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Primary
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