opera actor (archaic)
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Meanings
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actor in traditional Chinese opera (old term)
archaicThis term specifically refers to performers in traditional Chinese opera (such as Peking opera, Kunqu, etc.) during imperial times. It often carries historical connotations regarding the low social status of actors in traditional Chinese society, though the term itself is neutral. It is rarely used in contemporary contexts except in historical or academic discussions.
Tā他
chū出
shēn身
yú于
yōu优
líng伶
shì世
jiā家
，
zì自
yòu幼
gēn跟
suí随
fù父
qīn亲
xué学
xí习
Jīng京
jù剧
。
He comes from a family of opera performers and has studied Peking opera with his father since childhood.
Jiù旧
shí时
de的
yōu优
líng伶
suī虽
rán然
shè社
huì会
dì地
wèi位
dī低
xià下
，
dàn但
yì艺
shù术
zào造
yì诣
jí极
gāo高
。
Although opera actors in olden times had low social status, their artistic attainments were extremely high.
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Zhè这
wèi位
zhù著
míng名
de的
yōu优
líng伶
zài在
wǔ舞
tái台
shàng上
de的
biǎo表
yǎn演
lìng令
rén人
nán难
yǐ以
wàng忘
huái怀
。
This famous opera performer's stage acting is unforgettable.