comic monologue; one-man show; Sichuan folk art
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a comic dramatic monologue popular in Sichuan, blending folk arts and theater, performed by one actor playing multiple roles with humorous content
Specific to Sichuan culture; similar to a one-man show or stand-up comedy but with theatrical elements. The performer switches between characters and narration.
Xié谐
jù剧
shì是
Sì四
chuān川
dú独
yǒu有
de的
dì地
fāng方
xì戏
qū曲
xíng形
shì式
。
The comic monologue is a unique local theatrical form of Sichuan.
Tā他
biǎo表
yǎn演
de的
xié谐
jù剧
ràng让
guān观
zhòng众
pěng捧
fù腹
dà大
xiào笑
。
The comic monologue he performed made the audience double over with laughter.
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Zhè这
bù部
xié谐
jù剧
yóu由
yī一
rén人
fēn分
shì饰
sān三
jiǎo角
，
shí十
fēn分
jīng精
cǎi彩
。
This one-man show featured one person playing three roles; it was excellent.
Xié谐
jù剧
róng融
hé合
le了
qǔ曲
yì艺
de的
xù叙
shù述
hé和
xì戏
jù剧
de的
biǎo表
yǎn演
。
The comic monologue blends the narration of folk arts with the performance of drama.