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Chinese Pinyin Part of speech Translation Actions
段子 duàn zi item of storytelling or performed dialogue (folk arts) / sketch syn
点化 點化 diǎn huà magic transformation performed by Daoist immortal / fig. to reveal / to enlighten syn
早操 zǎo cāo morning exercises (physical exercises commonly performed en masse at schools and workplaces in East Asian countries)
折子戏 摺子戲 zhé zi xì opera highlights performed as independent pieces
阴骘 陰騭 yīn zhì charitable acts performed in secret / hidden good deeds syn
曾到南非表演的演艺人员登记册 Register of Entertainers, Actors and Others who have performed in South Africa
打千 dǎ qiān genuflection, a form of salutation in Qing times performed by men, going down on the right knee and reaching down with the right hand
冠礼 冠禮 guàn lǐ the capping ceremony, a Confucian coming of age ceremony for males dating from pre-Qin times, performed when a boy reaches the age of 20, involving the ritual placing of caps on the head of the young man
广场舞 廣場舞 guǎng chǎng wǔ square dancing, an exercise routine performed to music in public squares, parks and plazas, popular esp. among middle-aged and retired women in China
撮土焚香 cuō gǔ fén xiāng (idiom) To gather soil by hand as a makeshift incense burner and burn incense to worship the gods, a former superstitious practice performed outdoors.
分茅裂土 fēn máo liè tǔ (idiom) Originally referred to the ceremony performed by ancient rulers when granting fiefs to feudal lords. It later came to mean the enfeoffment of feudal lords.
箫韶九成 簫韶九成 xiāo sháo jiǔ chéng (idiom) It refers to the Xiaoshao music being performed in nine sections.
三拜九叩 sān bài jiǔ kòu (idiom) A solemn ritual of repeated bows and prostrations, formerly performed before the emperor or when worshipping ancestors.
举酒作乐 jǔ jiǔ zuò yuè (idiom) To hold a banquet and have music performed.
先言往行 xiān yán wǎng xíng (idiom) The words spoken and deeds performed by the worthy people of antiquity.
千部一腔 qiān bù yī qiāng (idiom) Originally, the various musical departments all performed the same tune. The expression describes works that are formulaic, uniform, and lacking in innovation.
好戏连台 hǎo xì lián tái (idiom) Excellent programs are performed or broadcast one after another. It can also describe a continuous succession of engaging scenes or situations. syn
幺弦孤韵 yāo xián gū yùn (idiom) To refer to the tones of a short, simple tune, in contrast with grand music performed with a variety of instruments.
手起刀落 shǒu qǐ dāo luò (idiom) To raise one's hand and bring the knife down in a single movement. It describes the speed of an action performed with a knife.
摔丧驾灵 摔喪駕靈 shuāi sāng jià líng (idiom) Refers to the rites performed by a filial son at a parent’s funeral: breaking the mourning basin and leading the coffin.
有模有样 有模有樣 yǒu mó yǒu yàng (idiom) Describes an imitation that is very lifelike and convincingly performed.
朱弦玉磬 zhū xián yù qìng (idiom) By extension, to refer to beautiful music performed with string and percussion instruments.
歌楼舞馆 gē lóu wǔ guǎn (idiom) A place where music is played and singing or dancing is performed.
计劳纳封 計勞納封 jì láo nà fēng (idiom) To receive a reward according to the work one has performed. The expression emphasizes the relationship between effort and compensation.
轻轻松松 qīng qīng sōng sōng (idiom) Without feeling burdened or having difficulty / very easily. The expression describes an action performed with no apparent effort. syn
The four tones The four tones of Mandarin Pitch over time: tone 1 high and level (red), tone 2 rising (orange), tone 3 falling then rising (green), tone 4 falling (blue). tone 1 tone 2 tone 3 tone 4 Time Pitch

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