vivacious female role in Chinese opera
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a vivacious or coquettish young female role in traditional Chinese opera
formalA specialized role category in Chinese opera (especially Peking opera and Kunqu). The character is often outgoing, witty, charming, and sometimes flirtatious. Contrasts with the more dignified and reserved '正旦' (qingyi).
Tā她
zhuān专
gōng攻
huā花
dàn旦
，
bǎ把
Sūn孙
Yù玉
jiāo娇
yǎn演
dé得
huó活
líng灵
huó活
xiàn现
。
She specializes in playing the 'huadan' role and brought Sun Yujiao to life on stage.
Zài在
zhè这
chū出
xì戏
lǐ里
，
huā花
dàn旦
de的
biǎo表
yǎn演
fēi非
cháng常
qiào俏
pí皮
kě可
ài爱
。
In this opera, the 'huadan' performance is very playful and adorable.
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Méi梅
Lán兰
fāng芳
suī虽
rán然
yǐ以
qīng青
yī衣
wén闻
míng名
，
dàn但
tā他
yě也
yǎn演
guò过
yī一
xiē些
huā花
dàn旦
jué角
sè色
。
Although Mei Lanfang was famous for his 'qingyi' roles, he also performed some 'huadan' characters.