Chou role | |||||||
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A Chou role portrayed by a Kunqu actor. | |||||||
Chinese | 丑 | ||||||
Literal meaning | clown | ||||||
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Xiao Hualian | |||||||
Traditional Chinese | 小花臉 | ||||||
Simplified Chinese | 小花脸 | ||||||
Literal meaning | little painted face | ||||||
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The Chou is the clown role in Chinese opera. The Chou usually plays secondary roles in a troupe.[1]