"Cantonese opera" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Cantonese operas [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} Cantonese opera (countable and uncountable, plural Cantonese operas)
  1. A major category of Chinese opera, originating in southern China's Cantonese culture, and involving music, singing, martial arts, acrobatics, and acting. Wikipedia link: Cantonese opera Tags: countable, uncountable Translations (a category of Chinese opera): 粵劇 /粤剧 (jyut⁶ kek⁶) (Chinese Cantonese), 大戲 /大戏 (daai⁶ hei³) (Chinese Cantonese), 粵劇 /粤剧 (yuèjù) (Chinese Mandarin)

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