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老生
lǎoshēng
Description
老生是中国京剧里的一种角色，一般是有胡子的中年或老年男人。
"老生" is a type of role in Chinese Peking opera, usually a middle-aged or elderly man with a beard.
看京剧的时候，你会看到老生一边唱歌一边讲故事。
When watching Peking opera, you will see "老生" singing while telling a story.
Meanings
老生lǎoshēng
older male role in Chinese opera
他在京剧里演一个老生。
He plays a laosheng role in Peking opera.
老生lǎoshēng
experienced or older student
学校里有很多老生和新生。
There are many senior and new students in the school.
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Notes
- Etymology
老 (old) + 生 (a role type in opera / student), referring to a mature male character.
- Nuance
most often refers to the opera role; the 'senior student' sense contrasts with 新生.
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