prologue; opening remarks
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
prologue; opening lines in a theatrical performance
neutralSpecifically refers to the introductory speech or dialogue that sets the scene at the beginning of traditional Chinese opera or some performances.
Zhè这
chū出
xì戏
de的
kāi开
chǎng场
bái白
yóu由
yī一
wèi位
lǎo老
shēng生
niàn念
chū出
，
hěn很
yǒu有
yùn韵
wèi味
。
The prologue of this opera is recited by an older male role, and it's very elegant.
Dǎo导
yǎn演
xiū修
gǎi改
le了
jù剧
běn本
de的
kāi开
chǎng场
bái白
，
ràng让
jù剧
qíng情
yǐn引
rù入
de得
gèng更
kuài快
。
The director revised the opening lines of the script to introduce the plot more quickly.
noun
opening remarks; introduction (of a speech or article)
neutralUsed metaphorically for the introductory part of a speech, essay, presentation, or any formal discourse.
Tā他
de的
yǎn演
jiǎng讲
kāi开
chǎng场
bái白
fēi非
cháng常
jīng精
cǎi彩
，
yī一
xià下
zi子
zhuā抓
zhù住
le了
tīng听
zhòng众
de的
zhù注
yì意
lì力
。
The opening remarks of his speech were brilliant and immediately captured the audience's attention.
Zhè这
piān篇
lùn论
wén文
de的
kāi开
chǎng场
bái白
qīng清
xī晰
de地
chǎn阐
shù述
le了
yán研
jiū究
bèi背
jǐng景
hé和
mù目
dì的
。
The introduction of this thesis clearly explains the research background and objectives.
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Zài在
huì会
yì议
kāi开
shǐ始
qián前
，
zhǔ主
chí持
rén人
shuō说
le了
yī一
duàn段
jiǎn简
duǎn短
de的
kāi开
chǎng场
bái白
。
Before the meeting started, the host gave a brief opening statement.