曲艺 qǔyì folk musical theater
How to remember 曲艺: 曲 bend + 艺 art = folk musical theater.
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How it is used
- 'Folk vocal/storytelling arts' - traditional Chinese genres like 相声, 评书, 快板.
- Note 曲 read qǔ (a tune/ballad) here, unlike qū in 曲折.
- A cultural-arts category term, not everyday conversation.