Zhang Ziyi played Meng Xiaodong, who, as Mei's lover, plays Sheng in operas.
The Sheng (生) is the main male role in Beijing opera. This role has numerous subtypes. The laosheng is a dignified older role. Young male characters are known as xiaosheng, while the wusheng is a martial character for roles involving combat.
AGENCIES
英语 词汇解析
ambiguity模糊
anguish 痛苦
biopic明星传记片
bubbly 有活力的
composite合成物
enthralled 迷醉
falsetto [音]假音
homosexual 同性恋的
impersonate 扮演
qualm 疑虑
transvestite异装癖
vacuous虚荣的
veiled 隐藏的
vivacious 活泼的
BONUS
Expressions
in drag
男穿女装
Leslie Cheung looked amazing in drag in Farewell, My Concubine!
《霸王别姬》里男扮女装的张国荣看上去好美。
throw down the gauntlet
挑战
He was quick to take up the gauntlet thrown down by the opposition.
他赶紧接受了对方提出的挑战。
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