opera circle; theatrical world
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the Pear Garden (originally where Emperor Xuanzong trained musicians); opera circle; theatrical world
Originally referred to a garden in Chang'an where Emperor Xuanzong of Tang trained musicians and dancers. Now used as a metonym for the world of traditional Chinese opera.
Tā他
chū出
shēng生
yú于
lí梨
yuán园
shì世
jiā家
。
He was born into a family of opera performers.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
yì艺
shù术
jiā家
zài在
lí梨
yuán园
háng行
lǐ里
xiǎng享
yǒu有
shèng盛
míng名
。
This veteran artist enjoys great renown in the theatrical world.
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Lí梨
yuán园
zǐ子
dì弟
cóng从
xiǎo小
jiù就
yào要
jiē接
shòu受
yán严
gé格
de的
jī基
běn本
gōng功
xùn训
liàn练
。
Opera apprentices must undergo rigorous basic training from a young age.