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唱戏
chàngxì
Description
“唱戏”就是表演中国的传统戏曲，一边唱歌一边演故事。
"唱戏" means performing traditional Chinese opera, singing while acting out a story.
以前很多老人喜欢听人唱戏。
In the past, many elderly people enjoyed listening to people 唱戏.
Meanings
唱戏chàngxì
to perform traditional Chinese opera; to sing opera
爷爷年轻的时候会唱戏。
Grandpa used to sing opera when he was young.
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Notes
- Etymology
唱 (to sing) + 戏 (drama/opera), literally "to sing opera."
- Nuance
refers specifically to traditional opera, not modern singing (唱歌).
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