martial arts actor; acrobat in opera
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martial arts supporting actor in traditional Chinese opera; acrobat specializing in fight scenes
Refers specifically to actors in Chinese opera (Peking opera, Cantonese opera, etc.) who specialize in acrobatic fighting, tumbling, and martial arts choreography. Distinct from '武生' (wǔshēng), which is a leading martial role; 武行 typically refers to supporting fighters or extras in ensemble fight scenes.
Tā他
zài在
jīng京
jù剧
zhōng中
chàng唱
wǔ武
háng行
，
zhuān专
gōng攻
fān翻
dǎ打
dòng动
zuò作
。
He performs as a martial arts supporting actor in Peking opera, specializing in acrobatic fighting moves.
Zhè这
chǎng场
kāi开
dǎ打
xì戏
xū需
yào要
shí十
gè个
wǔ武
háng行
pèi配
hé合
zhǔ主
yǎn演
。
This fight scene requires ten martial arts extras to cooperate with the lead actor.
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Wǔ武
háng行
yǎn演
yuán员
bì必
xū须
jīng经
guò过
yán严
gé格
de的
gōng功
fu夫
xùn训
liàn练
。
Martial arts actors must undergo rigorous kung fu training.
Tā他
cóng从
wǔ武
háng行
zuò做
qǐ起
，
hòu后
lái来
chéng成
le了
zhù著
míng名
wǔ武
shēng生
。
He started as a martial arts extra and later became a famous martial lead actor.