Northeast Chinese song-and-dance duet; folk opera
Meanings
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a folk performing art popular in Northeast China, featuring a song-and-dance duet with musical accompaniment
Often performed by one male and one female. Features singing, dancing, slapstick comedy, and simple storytelling.
My grandfather learned Èr Rén Zhuàn in Northeast China when he was young.
There are often wonderful Èr Rén Zhuàn performances at the Spring Festival Gala.
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The performances of Èr Rén Zhuàn are lively and witty, deeply loved by the local people.
noun
a local opera genre that evolved from the Èr Rén Zhuàn folk art
Refers to a more formalized theatrical form based on the traditional duet performance, with a larger cast and more complex plots.
This newly adapted Èr Rén Zhuàn opera received good reviews from the theatrical community.
Jilin Province has professional Èr Rén Zhuàn opera troupes.
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She is now a famous actress at the local Èr Rén Zhuàn theater.