civil opera; non-martial drama
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Meanings
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opera emphasizing singing and acting (as opposed to acrobatic/martial opera)
A technical term in traditional Chinese opera (such as Peking opera) distinguishing singing/acting-focused performances from martial arts-focused ones (武戏).
Jīn今
wǎn晚
zhè这
chū出
shì是
wén文
xì戏
，
méi没
yǒu有
wǔ武
dǎ打
chǎng场
miàn面
。
Tonight's performance is a civil opera with no martial arts scenes.
Zhè这
wèi位
yǎn演
yuán员
shàn擅
cháng长
yǎn演
wén文
xì戏
，
chàng唱
gōng功
tè特
bié别
hǎo好
。
This actor specializes in civil opera and has excellent singing skills.
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Wén文
xì戏
hé和
wǔ武
xì戏
dōu都
shì是
jīng京
jù剧
de的
zhòng重
yào要
zǔ组
chéng成
bù部
fen分
。
Both civil and martial opera are important components of Peking opera.
Zhè这
chū出
wén文
xì戏
yǐ以
chàng唱
qiāng腔
yōu优
měi美
、
biǎo表
yǎn演
xì细
nì腻
zhù著
chēng称
。
This civil opera is renowned for its beautiful singing and delicate acting.