Definition
票友 refers to an amateur performer — someone who practices a traditional Chinese performing art (especially Peking opera or other regional operas) as a hobby rather than a profession. The term comes from the Qing dynasty practice where amateur performers would buy tickets (票) to perform alongside professionals. Today it's used more broadly for any serious hobbyist in traditional performing arts, carrying a connotation of genuine passion and skill despite not being a professional.
n.
amateur performer (especially of Peking opera or other traditional Chinese performing arts)
Examples
- 票友，。Tā suīrán shì piào yǒu, dàn chàng de bǐ zhuānyè yǎnyuán hái hǎo.Although he's an amateur performer, he sings even better than professional actors.
- 票友。Hěnduō piào yǒu měi zhōu dōu jù zài yìqǐ liànxí jīngjù.Many amateur performers gather every week to practice Peking opera.
- 票友。Zhè wèi lǎo piào yǒu yǐjīng chàng le sānshí nián le.This veteran amateur performer has been singing for thirty years.
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