jyu4 lam4儒林
Jyutpingjyu4 lam4
Yaleyùh làhm
Definition
The scholarly community, or a traditional style of opera associated with scholars.
- literaryscholars; the literati; the scholarly community
- technicala traditional style of Cantonese opera
writtenother
How it's used
Refers specifically to a traditional style of opera often associated with scholarly themes or historical narratives. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing specific cultural performances or traditional arts. The term carries a formal and literary weight that distinguishes it from common Cantonese opera genres.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general terms for opera like 粵劇, but it refers to a specific sub-genre or thematic style. Using it to describe any random performance will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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