cau2 sang1醜生丑生
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Yalecháu sāng
Definition
The clown character in Chinese opera.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the clown role in Cantonese opera, which is distinct from the Western concept of a circus clown. Performers in this role often wear a white patch on their nose and provide comic relief through witty dialogue or exaggerated movements. It is a highly skilled role that requires excellent comedic timing and physical agility.
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He plays the clown character role very convincingly.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective 醜, which means ugly. While the character is often portrayed as foolish or comical, the term is a technical classification of a stage role rather than a description of someone's physical appearance.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
