反串

反串
fǎnchuàn

(Chinese opera) to play a role outside of one's specialty

3 meanings
MEANING3 meanings

MEANING

  1. verb

    (Chinese opera) to play a role outside of one's specialty

    • He likes to play cross-gender roles in theatrical performances.

  2. verb

    (modern) to play a transvestite role

    • He likes playing cross-gender roles.

  3. verb

    to masquerade as an opponent

    • He likes playing roles of the opposite gender.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

A hand with palm facing up against a cliff suggests the meaning 'reverse' or 'oppose'.

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