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Jyutpingji6 faa1 min6
Yaleyih fā mihn
Definition
A type of supporting character role in Chinese opera.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a supporting role in Cantonese opera that features a painted face, distinct from the lead roles. It is often associated with characters who are villainous, humorous, or possess a strong, aggressive personality. The term is strictly technical and rarely used outside of discussions regarding traditional performing arts.
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He plays the secondary painted face character very convincingly.
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Common phrases
to play the role of a secondary painted face
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
