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  • v.infmlact in an opera; put on a theatrical performance

    • tā cóng xiǎo jiù gēn tā bà ba xué chàng xì

      爸爸唱戏

      He began to learn opera singing and acting from his father when he was a mere child.

    • rén men chàng xì tiào wǔ yíng xiáng lóng

      人们唱戏跳舞

      People sing and dance to welcome the dragon.

    • tā céng jīng shì gè chàng xì de míng líng hòu lái gào bié le wǔ tái

      曾经唱戏名伶后来告别舞台

      He was once a renowned actor in Chinese operas, and later bid farewell to the stage.

Word usage

  • "唱" and "戏" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
    • 以前梨园

      He acted in the operatic circle.

    • 爷爷年纪

      My grandfather is too old to act in an opera.

    • 他们搭档

      They have partnered with each other to act in an opera for three years.