“京剧神童”王佩瑜

京剧 (Jīngjù)

Peking Opera, a traditional Chinese art form.

传统艺术 (chuántǒng yìshù)

Traditional art, referring to cultural practices passed down through generations.

年轻人 (niánqīngrén)

Young people, a demographic that is increasingly less interested in Peking Opera.

老生 (lǎoshēng)

Male role for middle-aged characters in Peking Opera, typically performed by men.

嗓音 (sǎngyīn)

Voice, an important quality for performers in Peking Opera.

表演 (biǎoyǎn)

Performance, the act of presenting a play or show.

王佩瑜 (Wáng Pèiyú)

Wang Peiyu, a famous female performer known for her role as a female lǎoshēng.

著名 (zhùmíng)

Famous, widely recognized or celebrated.

帅气 (shuàiqì)

Handsome, an appealing physical appearance.

比赛 (bǐsài)

Competition, events where performers showcase their skills.

大奖 (dàjiǎng)

Grand prize, a significant award given in competitions.

京剧团 (jīngjù tuán)

Peking Opera troupe, a group of performers specializing in Peking Opera.

副团长 (fù tuánzhǎng)

Deputy troupe leader, a leadership position within a troupe.

市场 (shìchǎng)

Market, the economic space where Peking Opera is performed and consumed.

推广 (tuīguǎng)

Promote, the act of spreading awareness and interest in Peking Opera.

工作室 (gōngzuò shì)

Studio, a place where artistic work is created or developed.

失败 (shībài)

Failure, the lack of success in an endeavor.

思考 (sīkǎo)

Reflect/think deeply, the process of considering reasons for success or failure.

尝试 (chángshì)

Attempt/try, the act of making an effort to do something.

学校 (xuéxiào)

School, an educational institution where performances can be introduced.

电视 (diànshì)

Television, a medium for broadcasting performances to a wider audience.

国门 (guómén)

National borders, referring to international outreach of Peking Opera.

流行歌曲 (liúxíng gēqǔ)

Popular songs, a genre that Wang Peiyu combines with Peking Opera.

重新 (chóngxīn)

Again/restart, the act of starting over or trying anew.

结合 (jiéhé)

Combine, the act of merging different art forms or styles.