相声 (xiàng sheng) — crosstalk (traditional Chinese comic dialogue performance)
Definition
相声 is a traditional Chinese comic-dialogue performance, usually by two performers who joke and banter back and forth. As a culturally specific art form, "crosstalk" is the standard English term used in China.
noun
crosstalk (traditional Chinese comic dialogue performance)
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Examples
- 相声，。Wǒ zuó tiān qù jù chǎng kàn le xiàng sheng, tè bié yǒu yì si.I went to the theater yesterday to watch crosstalk; it was really interesting.
- 相声。Zhè wèi xiàng sheng yǎn yuán de biǎo yǎn fēi cháng yōu mò.This crosstalk performer's performance is very humorous.
- 相声。Tīng xiàng sheng kě yǐ liǎo jiě zhōng guó chuán tǒng wén huà.Listening to crosstalk can help you understand traditional Chinese culture.
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