Definitions
- 1. comic dialogue
- 2. sketch
- 3. crosstalk
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Word relationships
Related words
3 itemsshort, simple literary or artistic creation
Both are comedic performance genres, but 小品 is a short skit while 相声 is a dialogue-based crosstalk.
joke; jest (CL:個|个[gè])
笑话 refers to a joke, while 相声 is a longer, structured comic dialogue performance.
a form of theatrical double act in which one performer speaks or sings while the other, in front, pretends to be doing the speaking or singing
双簧 is a two-man act with one speaking and the other acting, related to 相声 in comedic duet performance.
Usage notes
Common mistakes
Do not confuse 相声 (comic dialogue) with 小品 (sketch); 相声 relies heavily on verbal humor and dialogue, while 小品 includes physical acting and props.
Cultural notes
相声 is a traditional Chinese performance art often performed during the CCTV New Year's Gala, featuring quick wit and puns.
Example Sentences
1 shown我们昨天晚上看了一场 相声 。
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