武旦

wǔ dàn

Dictionary entry

female military role in a Chinese opera

What does 武旦 mean?

武旦 (wǔ dàn) has the following dictionary meaning.

1female military role in a Chinese opera

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武Wǔsurname Wu 旦dàn(literary) dawn; daybreak · dan, female role in Chinese opera (traditionally played by specialized male actors)

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武旦

wǔ dàn

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