马三立

馬三立

Mǎ Sānlì

proper noun

Meanings

1 Ma Sanli (1914-2003)
2 legendary Tianjin xiangsheng (crosstalk) comedian

Characters

surname Ma; horse

Examples

HSK 7-9

马三立是相声界的泰斗。

Mǎ Sānlì shì xiàngsheng jiè de tàidǒu.

Ma Sanli is a towering master of crosstalk.

HSK 7-9

他的单口相声《逗你玩》家喻户晓。

Tā de dānkǒu xiàngsheng 《 Dòu Nǐ Wán 》 jiāyù-hùxiǎo.

His solo crosstalk piece 'Teasing You' is known to every household.

Tips

culture

Patriarch of the 'Ma school' (马氏相声) of Tianjin-style crosstalk, developing the slow, deadpan 'cold humor' (冷幽默) that became his signature. His tall, lean figure and understated delivery made him instantly recognizable. Son Ma Zhiming (马志明) continues the family line.

Stroke Order

马 mǎ

三 sān

立 lì