Definition
相声 (xiàngsheng) is a traditional Chinese comedic performance form, usually a dialogue between two performers, full of puns, jokes, and rapid-fire banter. It's a unique cultural art, not a direct equivalent of Western 'stand-up' or 'sketch comedy'.
noun
crosstalk (traditional Chinese comic dialogue performance)
Easily confused
- 响声xiǎng shēngsound-alikenoise, sound
Examples
- 相声，。Wǒ zuótiān qù jùchǎng kàn le xiàng sheng, tèbié yǒu yìsi.I went to the theater yesterday to watch crosstalk; it was really interesting.
- 相声。Zhè wèi xiàng sheng yǎnyuán de biǎoyǎn fēicháng yōumò.This crosstalk performer's performance is very humorous.
- 相声。Tīng xiàng sheng kěyǐ liǎojiě Zhōngguó chuántǒng wénhuà.Listening to crosstalk can help you understand traditional Chinese culture.
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