Chaozhou opera; traditional regional drama
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Meanings
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a form of traditional Chinese regional opera from Chaozhou and Shantou in Guangdong province
neutralRefers specifically to the opera tradition of the Chaoshan (Teochew) region. It is recognized for preserving ancient musical elements.
Wǒ我
nǎi奶
nai奶
tè特
bié别
xǐ喜
huān欢
kàn看
cháo潮
jù剧
。
My grandmother especially enjoys watching Chaozhou opera.
Cháo潮
jù剧
de的
yīn音
yuè乐
zhōng中
bǎo保
liú留
le了
táng唐
sòng宋
shí时
qī期
de的
gǔ古
yuè乐
fēng风
gé格
。
The music of Chaozhou opera preserves the ancient musical style from the Tang and Song dynasties.
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Zhōu周
mò末
de的
wén文
huà化
zhōng中
xīn心
yǒu有
cháo潮
jù剧
biǎo表
yǎn演
。
There is a Chaozhou opera performance at the cultural center this weekend.
Xué学
xí习
cháo潮
jù剧
xū需
yào要
zhǎng掌
wò握
dú独
tè特
de的
chàng唱
qiāng腔
hé和
fāng方
yán言
。
Learning Chaozhou opera requires mastering its unique vocal style and dialect.