lou5 daan2老旦
Jyutpinglou5 daan2
Yalelóuh dán
Definition
A type of actress in Chinese operas that act in the roles of old female characters
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the elderly female archetype in Cantonese opera, characterized by a distinct singing style and heavy makeup. It is a technical role category rather than a general term for an old woman. You will rarely hear it used outside of discussions regarding opera performances or theater studies.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
keoi5 zou6 lou5 daan2 zou6 dak1 hou2 ci5 joeng2 aa4
佢做老旦做得好似樣呀。
She plays the old woman role very convincingly.
nei5 zi1 m4 zi1 bin1 go3 zou6 gan2 lou5 daan2
你知唔知邊個做緊老旦？
Do you know who is playing the old woman role?
Related words
Common phrases
baan6 jin2 lou5 daan2
扮演老旦
to play the role of an old woman
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
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