opera costume; theatrical dress
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costume worn by actors in traditional Chinese opera
Refers specifically to the elaborate, stylized garments used in Peking opera and other forms of Chinese xiqu, often featuring intricate embroidery, flowing sleeves, and symbolic colors. Distinct from ordinary clothing (常服) and modern theatrical costumes.
Zhè这
jiàn件
xì戏
yī衣
shàng上
de的
cì刺
xiù绣
fēi非
cháng常
jīng精
měi美
。
The embroidery on this opera costume is extremely exquisite.
Yǎn演
yuán员
men们
zài在
hòu后
tái台
máng忙
zhe着
gēng更
huàn换
xì戏
yī衣
。
The actors are busy changing their costumes backstage.
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Zhè这
tào套
xì戏
yī衣
shì是
zhuān专
mén门
wèi为
Yáng杨
Guì贵
fēi妃
zhè这
ge个
jué角
sè色
shè设
jì计
de的
。
This set of opera costumes was specifically designed for the role of Yang Guifei.
Bó博
wù物
guǎn馆
lǐ里
chén陈
liè列
zhe着
xǔ许
duō多
Qīng清
dài代
de的
xì戏
yī衣
。
Many opera costumes from the Qing Dynasty are on display in the museum.