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Yalemahk kehk
Definition
Mime or silent play; drama performed without dialogue using only body language.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the art form where actors use physical movement rather than speech to convey a narrative. It is distinct from silent films, which are usually referred to as 默片. The term is often associated with the classic style of Charlie Chaplin or Marcel Marceau.
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He is performing mime on the street.
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