suitable for a role in opera; appropriate (dialect)
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesadjective
suitable for the role/type in traditional opera performance
technicalA specialized term in Chinese opera. Refers to whether a role's characteristics (age, gender, personality, social status) are suitable for the actor's specific performance style (e.g., 生、旦、净、丑).
Zhè这
ge个
lǎo老
shēng生
jué角
sè色
yóu由
tā他
lái来
yǎn演
fēi非
cháng常
duì对
gōng工
。
It is very suitable for him to play this elderly male (laosheng) role.
Dǎo导
yǎn演
zài在
xuǎn选
jué角
shí时
，
shǒu首
xiān先
yào要
kǎo考
lǜ虑
yǎn演
yuán员
duì对
bu不
duì对
gōng工
。
When casting, the director must first consider whether the actor is suitable for the role type.
adjective
appropriate; suitable; fitting
dialectUsed primarily in dialects (e.g., in some northern areas). Often carries the suffix '儿' (duìgōngr).
Nǐ你
de的
bìng病
chī吃
zhè这
ge个
yào药
duì对
gōng工
r儿
。
Taking this medicine is just right for your illness.
Zhè这
bǎ把
gōng工
jù具
yòng用
qǐ起
lái来
hěn很
duì对
gōng工
r儿
。
This tool feels just right to use.
Show 1 more exampleShow fewer examples
Tā他
shuō说
huà话
zuò做
shì事
zǒng总
shì是
bù不
duì对
gōng工
r儿
，
ràng让
rén人
biè别
niǔ扭
。
The way he talks and acts is always off-key, making people uncomfortable.