famous performer; star actor
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Meanings
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famous actor or performer; star (especially in traditional opera)
Specifically refers to a celebrated performer, most commonly in the context of Chinese traditional opera (e.g., Peking opera, Kunqu). Can also be used more broadly for famous actors in other performance arts, but this is less common.
Méi梅
Lán兰
fāng芳
shì是
jīng京
jù剧
jiè界
de的
yī一
dài代
míng名
jué角
。
Mei Lanfang was a generation-defining star of Peking opera.
Zhè这
chǎng场
yǎn演
chū出
qǐng请
le了
hǎo好
jǐ几
wèi位
lǎo老
míng名
jué角
。
Several veteran star performers were invited for this show.
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Tā他
cóng从
xiǎo小
jiù就
mèng梦
xiǎng想
chéng成
wéi为
yī一
míng名
míng角
。
He dreamed of becoming a famous performer from a young age.