Suzhou dialect; stage dialect in opera
Meanings
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Suzhou dialect; Suzhou language
Refers to the variety of Wu Chinese spoken in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province.
My grandmother only speaks the Suzhou dialect and cannot understand Mandarin.
The Suzhou dialect belongs to the Wu Chinese family and preserves many ancient sounds.
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His Suzhou dialect is very authentic; you can tell he is a true Suzhou native at first hearing.
noun
stage dialogue in Suzhou dialect (used in Peking Opera, Kunqu, etc.)
technicalA theatrical technique where characters, especially clowns or specific role types, speak in Suzhou dialect to create comedic effect or indicate regional identity.
Clown roles often use Suzhou-dialect dialogue to create comedic effects.
This passage of Suzhou-dialect dialogue was delivered with full flavor, demonstrating the actor's skill.
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The Suzhou-dialect dialogue in Kunqu preserves the ancient Suzhou pronunciation.