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名伶

mínglíng
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 famous opera performer
  2. 2 renowned actor or actress (esp. of Chinese opera)

Examples

梅兰芳是民国时期的著名名伶。
Méi Lánfāng shì Mínguó shíqī de zhùmíng mínglíng.
Mei Lanfang was a celebrated opera star of the Republican era.
京剧名伶的一招一式都讲究功夫。
Jīngjù mínglíng de yī zhāo yī shì dōu jiǎngjiu gōngfu.
Every gesture of a Peking opera star demands serious training.

Tips

register
Literary/historical register. 伶 specifically means a stage performer of traditional opera, so 名伶 implies xìqǔ (戏曲) artistry — not a film or pop star.

In Pop Culture

梅兰芳 Méi Lánfāng
Mei Lanfang
Most celebrated 名伶 of the 20th century, master of dan (female) roles in Peking opera.

Stroke Order

名 míng
伶 líng