gwai2 zai2 hei3鬼仔戲鬼仔戏
Jyutpinggwai2 zai2 hei3
Yalegwái jái hei
Definition
Puppet show or puppetry.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional puppetry performances, often seen at temple festivals or community events. While the term is understood, younger generations might more commonly use 木偶戲 to describe the general art form. It carries a sense of nostalgia for older forms of street entertainment.
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ceot1齣chēutExamples
I really loved watching puppet shows when I was a kid.
Is this puppet show about folklore?
Related words
Common phrases
to watch a puppet show
to perform a puppet show
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 鬼故, which means ghost stories. The character 鬼 here refers to the doll or puppet itself rather than a supernatural spirit.
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