to put on makeup; to act in an opera
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Meanings
2 senses · 4 examplesverb
to apply stage makeup (for traditional Chinese opera)
technicalA technical term in traditional Chinese opera (xiqu), specifically referring to the act of applying the elaborate makeup required for roles.
Yǎn演
yuán员
men们
zhèng正
zài在
hòu后
tái台
bàn扮
xì戏
。
The actors are applying their makeup backstage.
Bàn扮
xì戏
de的
guò过
chéng程
fēi非
cháng常
fù复
zá杂
，
xū需
yào要
hěn很
cháng长
shí时
jiān间
。
The process of applying stage makeup is very complex and takes a long time.
verb
to perform in a play; to act (old term)
archaicAn archaic or historical term for performing in a theatrical play or opera. More common modern terms are used now.
Tā他
nián年
qīng轻
shí时
yǐ以
bàn扮
xì戏
wéi为
shēng生
。
He made a living by acting when he was young.
Zhè这
zuò座
xì戏
lóu楼
yǐ以
qián前
zǒng总
yǒu有
míng名
jué角
lái来
bàn扮
xì戏
。
Famous actors used to come to perform in this theater.