young male role in opera; young scholar self-appellation
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young male role in traditional Chinese opera
Refers to a specific role type (hangdang) in traditional Chinese opera (xiqu) such as Peking Opera or Kunqu. The role typically portrays young, handsome, and often scholarly or romantic male characters, emphasizing elegant movements and refined singing.
He specializes in playing young male roles in Peking Opera, with a very handsome stage appearance.
The singing style of the young male role emphasizes clarity and mellowness, while the body movements should be elegant and free.
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The young male role in this play is performed by a famous Kunqu actor.
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self-appellation of a young scholar (in early vernacular)
archaicAn archaic first-person pronoun used primarily in early vernacular Chinese literature (Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties) and classical novels. It conveys humility and is typically used by young male characters, often scholars or students, when addressing elders or social superiors.
This young scholar pays his respects here.
Might I ask, elder, if this is the road to Jinling? This young scholar has just arrived and hopes for your guidance.
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He imitated ancient scholars, constantly saying "this young scholar" this and "this young scholar" that, appearing extremely pedantic.