opera school; professional training
Meanings
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traditional opera training school (in old times, where children were recruited and trained to become opera performers)
Refers specifically to traditional Chinese opera training institutions in the past. Can also take the erhua suffix as 科班儿 (kē bān r) in some dialects.
He comes from a Peking opera training school.
Life in the old opera schools was very harsh; students had to get up early every day to practice.
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This veteran artist is classically trained with solid fundamentals.
noun
formal or professional training; systematic education (as opposed to self-taught)
Commonly used in the phrase '科班出身' (kē bān chū shēn) to indicate someone is professionally trained in a particular field.
He is a professionally trained actor with solid acting skills.
I don't have formal training, but I have a lot of practical experience.
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Formal training is strict, but it helps build a solid foundation.
This programmer has a formal degree in computer science.