legend; extraordinary tale; a type of traditional opera
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short classical tales from the Tang dynasty
literaryRefers to a specific genre of classical Chinese fiction known as 'chuanqi'. Example works include 《李娃传》 (Li Wa Zhuan) and 《会真记》 (Huizhen Ji).
Tang dynasty 'chuanqi' tales are an important part of the developmental history of Chinese fiction.
'The Tale of Liu Yi' is one of the famous Tang dynasty chuanqi stories.
noun
a long-form opera popular in the Ming and Qing dynasties
literaryRefers to a genre of traditional Chinese opera, typically consisting of 20 to 50 acts. Notable examples include 《牡丹亭》 (The Peony Pavilion) by Tang Xianzu and 《桃花扇》 (The Peach Blossom Fan) by Kong Shangren.
Tang Xianzu's 'The Peony Pavilion' is a representative work of Ming dynasty chuanqi opera.
The structure of Ming and Qing dynasty chuanqi operas is usually quite complex.
noun
legend; extraordinary or bizarre story
neutralA common modern usage, referring to any story or life experience that is extraordinary, dramatic, or seemingly unbelievable.
His rags-to-riches story can be called a legend.
This old soldier's life is full of legendary color.
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Many legends about him circulate among the people.
She is a legendary entrepreneur.