a type of painted-face role in traditional opera emphasizing movement and bearing
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a type of painted-face role (Jing) in Chinese opera emphasizing movement, bearing, and skill in fighting scenes
formalA subcategory within the Jing (painted-face) role type. Unlike '铜锤花脸' (tongchui hualian), which emphasizes singing, 架子花 is known for elaborate stage presence, acrobatics, stylized posturing, and martial arts skills. Often used for heroic, rash, or formidable characters.
Zài在
zhè这
chū出
xì戏
lǐ里
，
tā他
yǎn饰
shì演
de的
Cáo曹
Cāo操
shì是
jià架
zi子
huā花
。
In this opera, his portrayal of Cao Cao is a 'Jiazi Hua' role.
Jià架
zi子
huā花
yǎn演
yuán员
xū需
yào要
yǒu有
shēn深
hòu厚
de的
wǔ武
gōng功
dǐ底
zi子
。
An actor specializing in 'Jiazi Hua' needs a solid foundation in martial arts skills.
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Zhāng张
Fēi飞
hé和
Xiàng项
Yǔ羽
zhè这
lèi类
jué角
sè色
tōng通
cháng常
yóu由
jià架
zi子
huā花
yìng应
gōng工
。
Characters like Zhang Fei and Xiang Yu are typically performed by actors specializing in 'Jiazi Hua'.
Zhè这
chū出
《
Bà霸
Wáng王
Bié别
Jī姬
》
zhōng中
de的
bà霸
wáng王
yī一
jiǎo角
，
fēi非
jià架
zi子
huā花
bù不
néng能
shèng胜
rèn任
。
The role of the Conqueror King in this performance of 'Farewell My Concubine' can only be taken on by a 'Jiazi Hua' specialist.