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Chinese dictionary
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v.(of the supporting role in a cross talk) help the leading role make the audience laugh with words or expressions
synonym
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n.straight man (in a comic dialogue)
Word usage
- Separable word"捧" and "哏" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
师父给他捧了三年哏。
The master has played the supporting role in his show for three years.
相声演员侯宝林曾为他捧过哏。
The crosstalk actor Hou Baolin has played the supporting part in his show.